About Rent the Runway:

Rent the Runway (RTR)  is transforming the way we get dressed by pioneering the worlds first Closet in the Cloud. Founded in 2009, RTR has disrupted the $2.4 trillion fashion industry by inspiring women with a more joyful, sustainable & financially-savvy way to feel their best every day. As the ultimate destination for circular fashion, the brand now offers infinite points of access to its shared closet via a fully customizable subscription to fashion, one-time rental or ownership. RTR offers designer apparel, accessories & home decor from 700+ brand partners & has built in-house proprietary technology & a one-of-a-kind reverse logistics operation. Under CEO & Co-Founder Jennifer Hymans leadership, RTR has been named to CNBCs Disruptor 50 five times in ten years, & has been placed on Fast Companys Most Innovative Companies list multiple times, while Hyman herself has been named to the TIME 100 most influential people in the world & as one of People magazines Women Changing the World.

About the Job:

As the Accounting Manager you will play a key role on our Accounting Merchandise (rental product) team during this exciting period of high growth & process transformation.  Reporting to the Senior Manager of Accounting, you will have an exciting opportunity to contribute to & manage the financial close process for rental product. You will be responsible for collaborating across many business areas such as fashion, operations, procure-to-pay & reporting.

What Youll Do:

• Assist in the timely management of the month- & quarter-end financial statement close process of all areas related to RTRs rental product including, but not limited to, fixed assets rental product, revenue share & A/R for third party liquidation.
• Review & approve journal entries & reconciliations prepared by junior staff accountants on a weekly & monthly basis
• Perform a detailed review of expense accounts for proper accruals, coding & accounting
• Investigate reporting discrepancies / anomalies & communicate issues as they arise in a timely manner 
• Continually develop, scale & improve month end close & financial reporting procedures to support the reduction of the close timeline
• Communicate with various internal & external partners at various levels
• Support the year-end financial statement audit, as well as any statutory audits that may arise
• Participate in special projects relating to ERP enhancement projects & ad hoc analyses as requested
• Mentor & train junior accountants

About You:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting required, CPA license preferred
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience
• You have a strong understanding of US GAAP
• You have experience working with ERP systems - Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus
• You have very strong Excel skills & are comfortable with analyzing & manipulating large data sets
• You are a highly organized detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to work independently & within a team environment
• You have an investigative & curious nature, loving problem-solving & utilizing your analytical skill set
• You have a strong work ethic & a can-do positive attitude

Benefits:

At Rent the Runway, were committed to the wellbeing of our employees, & aim to create a workplace that fosters both personal & professional growth. Our inclusive benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including vacation, paid bereavement, & family sick leave - every employee needs time to take care of themselves & their family.
• Universal Paid Parental Leave for both parents + flexible return to work program  - because we know your newest family member(s) deserve your undivided attention.
• Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of continuous service - Unplug, recharge, & have some fun!
• Exclusive employee subscription & rental discounts -  to ensure you experience the magic of renting the runway (and give us valued feedback!).
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, FSA & dependent care from day 1 of employment - Your health comes first & weve got you covered.
• 401k match - an investment in your future.
• Company wide events & outings - our team spirit is no joke - we know how to have fun!
• Hybrid Work - our corporate employees have the option to work remotely 2 days a week, in accordance with Company policies.

COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT:

RTR is requiring all US corporate employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 in order to work in person, unless an employee requires a reasonable accommodation for medical or religious reasons.  If you believe that you may require an accommodation, please apply for any roles that interest you & if hired, you will receive information on how to request a reasonable accommodation after your start date. RTR will evaluate all such requests in accordance with Company policy & applicable law.   

Rent the Runway is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 & over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing & characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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The anticipated base salary for this position is $99,00 - $123,000. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held. This position is also eligible for equity compensation.