Director, Financial Reporting

Overview

HanesBrands (NYSE: HBI) makes everyday apparel that is known and loved by consumers around the world for comfort, quality and value. Among the company’s iconic brands are Hanes, the leading basic apparel brand in the United States; Bonds, which is setting new standards for design and sustainability; Maidenform, America’s number one shapewear brand; and Bali, America’s number one bra brand. HBI employs 48,000 associates in 29 countries and has built a strong reputation for workplace quality and ethical business practices. The company, a longtime leader in sustainability, has set aggressive 2030 goals to improve the lives of people, protect the planet and produce sustainable products. 

The Director of External Reporting will own and manage HBI’s external reporting for quarterly and annual Form 10-Q/Form 10-K filings. This role involves working closely with process owners throughout the finance organization to ensure the accuracy and compliance of financial statements and related disclosures with FASB and SEC regulations. The Director will also oversee HBI’s benefit plan external financial filings and support various functions such as human resources, legal, treasury, and corporate accounting in meeting reporting and disclosure requirements.

Responsibilities

• External Reporting:
  • Own and manage HBI’s external reporting for quarterly and annual Form 10-Q/Form 10-K filings.
  • Work with process owners throughout the finance organization to obtain, review, and incorporate financial data into financial statements and related disclosures.
  • Ensure HBI public financial filings are complete, accurate, and in compliance with FASB and SEC regulations.
• Benefit Plan Filings:
  • Own and manage HBI’s benefit plan external financial filings.
  • Support functions such as human resources, legal, treasury, and corporate accounting in reporting and disclosure requirements.
• Technical Accounting/Reporting Research:
  • Perform technical accounting/reporting research regarding US GAAP and SEC guidance/requirements.
  • Assist in the implementation of accounting standards and related reporting/disclosure requirements.Coordination with External Auditors:
• Coordinate review activities for public filings.
  • Liaise with external auditors, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• ​​​​​​​Preparation and Review of Financial Statements:
  • Prepare and review financial statements, footnote disclosures, and various sections of SEC reports, such as Management Discussion and Analysis.
• ​​​​​​​Collaboration with Senior Management:
  • Collaborate with senior finance management, Legal, Corporate Communications, and Investor Relations departments to align, review, and validate all external financial reporting materials (e.g., investor day materials, earnings call scripts, earnings releases).
• ​​​​​​​Review of Technical Accounting Areas:
  • Review technical accounting areas such as equity compensation, derivatives, debt (including modification and extinguishment accounting), lease accounting, earnings per share, goodwill, and other intangible assets.
• ​​​​​​​Leadership and Presentation:
  • Lead meetings with finance management and other business leaders to address and present complex technical accounting and reporting topics.
  • Lead a team of Exempt managers

Minimum Education/ Experience   

Bachelor's degree with 10+ years relevant work experience; 4+ years of equivalent work experience can be substituted for Bachelor's degree 

Preferred Education/ Experience   

Master's degree with 8+ years relevant work experience

Required Certification(s)     

CPA License  

Specific Skills or Experience Required

• Bachelor's in accounting, finance, business, or a related field, MBA preferred
• CPA required
• Deep understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Proficiency in preparing and reviewing financial statements, footnote disclosures, and SEC reports (10-Q, 10-K, etc.).
• Expertise in ensuring compliance with FASB and SEC regulations.
• Experience in managing the preparation and filing of external financial reports.
• Capability to provide insights and recommendations based on financial data.
• Experience in managing and developing a team.

Job Specific Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with senior management, legal, corporate communications, and investor relations departments.
• Ability to present complex technical accounting and reporting topics clearly and effectively.
• Strong analytical abilities to perform technical accounting research and variance analysis.
• Capability to provide insights and recommendations based on financial data.
• Strong leadership skills to lead meetings and guide finance team members.
• Strategic leadership, ability to stay updated on changes in accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Core Competencies

• Data Fluency
• Written/verbal communication and listening
• Strong interpersonal and relationship skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Results orientation
• Adaptability

Core Values

Play to Win - We expect to win, working together to drive results. We push ourselves to simplify and innovate. When we fail, learn from it.  We will break with the past when necessary to move forward.

Act Like Owners - We take action. We build relationships across functions so we can see the company holistically and seek out opportunities for improvement.  We’re willing to sacrifice in one area if that leads to our overall success.

Do What’s Right - We behave ethically. We are transparent. We share information about the factors influencing our actions. Our behavior aligns with our values. Our products make the world a better place.

Create Opportunity for All - With success comes opportunity.  Everyone is respected and included.  We provide opportunities for all associates to reach their Full Potential.

This position requires full COVID-19 vaccination. Applicants may request exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons by contacting HBI_TA@hanes.com.
 

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us directly by:

Telephone: 877.999.5553

Email: HBI_TA@hanes.com.