Ralph Lauren Assistant Corporate Controller

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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, the company’s reputation and distinctive image have consistently been developed across an expanding array 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, and Chaps, are among the world’s most widely recognized consumer brands.

Ralph Lauren promotes a culture of belonging, inclusion and fairness for all, fostering 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. The Assistant Corporate Controller 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. Responsibilities include all financial reporting (SEC, internal, sustainability), corporate and licensing books close and operations, financial accounting policies, systems reporting and support, and master data governance.

The role serves as a key finance partner to the Corporate leadership team, providing analysis for initiatives and transactions to support decision‑making.

• Oversee all aspects of SEC filings (10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K) to ensure flawless compliance and investor confidence.
• Lead technical accounting for complex, high‑impact transactions such as M&A, restructuring, and equity programs.
• Engage with external auditors and 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 assets and ensure policy compliance.
• Lead, manage, mentor, and develop a team of ~20 finance professionals, fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline with a focus 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 and drive operational efficiencies.
• Partner with Corporate FP&A to develop financial projections/models for key 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 improvement initiatives, including digital finance transformation and adoption of best practices.
• Oversee governance of financial master data integrity across all ERP platforms.
• Oversee system reporting architecture, upgrades, and automation initiatives for global scalability.
• Shape the company’s ESG reporting framework in alignment with CSRD and emerging global standards.
• Integrate sustainability metrics into financial disclosures and investor communications.
• Influence corporate sustainability strategy through data‑driven ESG insights and compliance readiness.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) requirements, risk management, and fraud prevention protocols.
• Serve as key finance representative in leadership meetings/executive presentations (CEO, COO, CFO, Audit Committee Chair).
• Coordinate year‑end audit and quarterly review processes and liaise with external auditors.

• Technical & Regulatory Expertise: CPA with 10+ years of management‑level experience in record‑to‑report and finance operations; strong SEC reporting, internal controls, and global financial governance. Public company experience and…