Financial Analyst II

Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE:WWW) is one of the world’s leading designers, marketers, and licensors of footwear and apparel; It’s global footprint spans 170 countries and territories. The Company’s portfolio includes Merrell®, Saucony®, Sweaty Betty®, Hush Puppies®, Wolverine®, Chaco®, Bates®, HYTEST®, and Stride Rite®. The Company is also the global footwear licensee of brands Cat® and Harley-Davidson®.
Wolverine Worldwide is driven by a Vision to Make. Every Day. Better. for its consumers, partners, communities, and shareholders.
In 2025, the Company was recognized by Footwear News as Company of the Year, by Forbes as one of America’s Dream Employers, America’s Best Employers for Women, and America’s Best Employers for Company Culture, and by Inspiring Workplaces as one of the Most Inspiring Workplaces Globally.
Wolverine Worldwide is a Certified™ Great Place To Work®.
The Financial Analyst II plays a critical role in supporting the month-end close process and ensuring accurate financial reporting through preparation of complex analysis and journal entries. This position will act as a key liaison between Corporate Finance, brand finance teams, and other corporate functions. The ideal candidate brings technical accounting knowledge, analytical thinking, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Duties:

• Execute and support the monthly and quarterly financial close process, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, and financial analyses

• Maintain ownership of key accounting areas such as bad debt reserves, inventory reserves, various inventory cost accruals, bank reconciliations, salesperson sample accruals, prepaid adjustments, and other accounts payable-related estimates and accruals

• Prepare account reconciliations in accordance with corporate policies, ensuring accuracy and completeness

• Partner with brand finance teams and corporate functions to resolve accounting issues and provide financial insights

• Actively participates in projects independently and as a member of cross-functional teams

• Support internal control processes, including monthly and quarterly SOX compliance and certification activities

• Supports internal and external audits, responding to inquiries and providing required documentation

• Performs duties consistent with the company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies

• Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent work experience

• 2+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience

• Experience with accruals and balance sheet reconciliations

• Knowledge of internal controls and SOX compliance requirements

• Analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail

• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with SAP and BW preferred

• CPA certification is preferred

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment.

Wolverine Worldwide has a flexible, hybrid work schedule, with three days in office and two days remote.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.

Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. is committed to creating a company that is as diverse as our consumers. We value the differences in one another and believe our differences make us stronger. Our diverse and inclusive corporate culture starts with the recruitment process. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create equal opportunities for our associates, customers, and suppliers regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.