Assistant Corporate Controller

Ralph Lauren maintains a balanced approach to work arrangements, emphasizing both flexibility through hybrid options and the importance of in-person collaboration.

North America corporate employees (excluding remote and regional roles) work from the office 2-3 days weekly. Some roles require a more frequent office presence.

This policy aims to foster learning, strengthen company culture, and promote effective collaboration through face-to-face interactions.

Pay Range: The pay range for this job is $182000 - $300000 annually; actual pay is dependent on experience and geographic location.

Benefits: Base pay is only one part of our employee value proposition, which includes a robust benefits package, above-market time off, hybrid working arrangements, incentive compensation, where applicable, and varied learning opportunities.

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:

RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through:
Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

We are seeking an experienced finance leader with deep expertise in US GAAP, book close processes, and talent development to oversee the Corporate Controllership functions at Ralph Lauren. This role is responsible for all financial reporting (SEC / internal / sustainability), corporate and licensing books close and operations, financial accounting policies, financial systems reporting and support, and financial master data governance.

The Assistant Corporate Controller will serve as a key finance partner to the Corporate leadership team, providing accounting analysis for key initiatives and transactions to support decision‑making from a finance and compliance perspective. This leader will manage and develop a cross‑functional team of approximately 20 finance professionals and champion continuous improvement, digital finance transformation, and best practices in data analytics and automation.

• Oversee all aspects of SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K), ensuring flawless compliance and investor confidence
• Lead technical accounting for complex, high‑impact transactions (M&A, restructuring, equity programs, etc.)
• Engage with external auditors & regulators to maintain best‑in‑class reporting standards
• Oversee the monthly financial close process for timely and accurate reporting
• Enhance and maintain robust internal control procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with policies

• Lead, manage, mentor, and develop a team of ~20 finance professionals, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, results‑driven culture
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline, focusing on succession planning and leadership development

• Serve as key financial partner and advisor to the CFO community and Corporate Leadership team (legal, tax, treasury, IT, operations)
• Lead global initiatives to improve business performance & drive operational efficiencies
• Partner w/Corp FP&A to develop financial projections/models for key business initiatives
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives

• Identify opportunities to transform financial processes, enhance efficiencies, and implement robotic tools/AI
• Lead and champion continuous…