Steve Madden · 21 hours ago
Sr. Finance Manager, NYC
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $170K/yr
7+ years expSteve Madden is a well-known footwear and fashion brand, and they are seeking a Senior Finance Manager to bridge financial strategy with daily wholesale operations. This role will partner closely with various teams to support budgeting, financial reporting, inventory management, and process optimization, ensuring profitability and operational efficiency across wholesale accounts.
ApparelFashionRetailShoes
Responsibilities
Prepare and manage annual wholesale budgets and periodic forecasts
Analyze variances between forecasted and actual results, identifying risks and opportunities
Support financial planning aligned with sales plans, inventory strategies, and operational capacity
Prepare and analyze forecasted and actual P&Ls by wholesale account and division
Provide financial insights related to shipping performance, margin drivers, and account profitability
Deliver quarterly business reviews highlighting performance trends, risks, and recommendations
Develop ad hoc analyses to support sales initiatives, pricing decisions, and operational improvements
Prepare month-end and period-end close entries and accruals for wholesale-related items, including:
+ Inventory and reserves
+ Markdown allowances (MDAs)
+ Sales commissions
Partner with accounting to ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
Act as a financial advisor to Sales, Operations, and Logistics teams
Identify process improvements that enhance financial visibility, controls, and profitability
Lead and support cross-functional, ad hoc projects using an analytical, data-driven approach
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
7+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis with direct support of wholesale or revenue-driven businesses
Strong financial modeling, analytical, and forecasting skills
Advanced proficiency in Excel, including complex financial models, pivot tables, and scenario analysis; experience with financial reporting or planning systems preferred
Wholesale, inventory, and margin management expertise (fashion/apparel preferred)
Ability to translate data into actionable business insights
Strong cross-functional communication and influence
Preferred
Experience with financial reporting or planning systems
Benefits
Health and dental insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401K
Paid holidays
A generous paid time-off policy
Career opportunities within a dynamic team
Company
Steve Madden
Steve Madden is a designer and marketer of fashion footwear, accessories, and apparel.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1993-12-23IPO
Leadership Team
Edward Rosenfeld
Chief Executive Officer
A
Arvind Dharia
CFO
Recent News
Investing.com
2026-01-05
2025-12-24
Business Insider
2025-11-29
Company data provided by crunchbase