Accounting Analyst, Management Accounting

Overview

We are seeking an analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive Accounting Analyst, Management Accounting to join our Controllers team. This is an excellent opportunity for a team member looking to deepen their financial acumen and make a significant impact on our operational efficiency.

As an Accounting Analyst in Salt Lake City, you'll report to the Accounting Manager and join a dynamic Management Accounting department. You will be responsible for owning standard accounting close processes, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and building relationships with key retail partners. This role is ideal for a collaborative professional looking to combine financial discipline with operational business partnering in a corporate environment.

• Own day-to-day management accounting processes, including month-end/fiscal close, preparing journal entries, and completing balance sheet reconciliations.

• Identify and recommend actionable process improvements and business cost-reduction strategies.

• Build and maintain relationships with key corporate partners, including Finance, Tax, Audit, Financial Planning, Merchandise Planning & Allocation, and Supply Chain.

• Compile, structure, and analyze financial data to support forecasting models.

• Perform root cause analysis on discrepancies, maintain key financial controls, and ensure compliance with internal accounting policies.

• Develop and enhance operational performance metrics and reporting templates to assist leadership decision-making.

• Support the onboarding of new hires and assist in training associates on core accounting tools and processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field is required.

• 1–3 years of professional accounting or corporate finance experience.

• Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and basic accounting procedures.

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, data formatting).

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; excellent written and verbal communication.

• Highly detailed, organized, and proactive; eager to learn, adapt to changing priorities, and build a career with Catalyst Brands.

• medical/dental/vision
• term life insurance
• paid vacation/holidays*
• 401(k) with Company match
• an associate discount on Catalyst Brands merchandise
• For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year
• All store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation
• * For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit

Catalyst Brands reflects the bringing together the rich heritages of our brands with modern excitement and a new vision for success. Five iconic brands came together under a unified powerhouse portfolio to celebrate the essence of American style.

We leverage our rich history, resources and best-in-class industry talent to further build the success of our brands. At Catalyst we are united in one shared purpose:
We exist to ignite America's most beloved retail brands to make fashion accessible to all.

Working at Catalyst means joining a dedicated team of associates who are encouraged to be uniquely themselves in a safe, caring and welcoming environment. It is a place where careers prosper, accomplishments are celebrated and diversity flourishes. It's a place that's meant for you.

For more opportunities to join our team please visit our careers page.

USD $48,000.00 - USD $80,000.00 /Yr.