Finance & Administration Manager
3/16/2025
New York, New York, United States
About Us
MZ Wallace is an independent, women-led company launched in New York City in 2000 by Monica Zwirner and Lucy Wallace Eustice. Their collaborative vision is informed by their backgrounds in fashion, design and contemporary art. Their aim from the start was to combine smart, solution- driven design with timeless style to create bags that work for dynamic lives. MZ Wallace bags offer sophistication through both heritage and seasonal collections, and solution-driven style through innovative details, like lightweight, sustainable materials and pockets that are just where you need them. Today Monica and Lucy remain true to their founding philosophy—great design propels dynamic lives.
At MZ Wallace, we’re always working on ways to innovate in how we design and produce our products. Sustainability and good citizenship govern everything we do and we continue to look for new solutions to reduce our carbon footprint. One hundred percent of our signature fabrics are made from fully recycled fibers. We are proud of being awarded B Corporation certification, which means we achieved the highest standards for social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability across our entire operation, in a way that benefits our customers, our employees, our communities, and our planet.
Our Company culture is grounded in our core values of excellence, learning, responsibility, teamwork, inclusion, and fun. They guide us in creating an environment that fosters the kinds of individual and collective accomplishment essential to creating exceptional products for our customers.
MZ Wallace is seeking a full-time Finance & Administration Manager who will play an integral role in the growth and development of the company. You will be responsible for supporting the finance department in various accounting and analytics tasks, as well as projects to improve operational efficiency. This position reports to the Controller.
Key Responsibilities
- Transaction processing for Accounts Payable/Receivable to ensure maintenance of accurate records
- Provide financial reporting and FP&A support to the Controller
- Manage strategic planning projects for the CFO
- Coordinate office technology and systems deployed company-wide
- Ad-hoc program and project management to support the organization's growth
- Address departmental inquiries, resolve discrepancies, and collaborate cross-functionally to enhance overall efficiency
- Support month-end/year-end closes, account reconciliation, and annual audit and review processes
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent degree/experience
- 1-5 years of relevant experience
- Understanding of basic finance and accounting principles and procedures
- Knowledge of technology including Microsoft Office (Oracle/NetSuite or similar ERP systems a plus)
- Organizational and administrative skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously, work comfortably under pressure, and meet tight deadlines
- Roll-up-the-sleeves approach, and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with internal and external partners at all levels
What We Offer:
- Competitive salaries with annual bonus eligibility
- Annual performance appraisal & compensation review
- 401(k) with employer match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Pre-tax transit accounts
- Vacation, personal, and holiday time-off
- Free and discounted MZW product
- Fully-stocked kitchen and weekly catered lunches
- Happy hours on our roof deck and seasonal team outings
- Continuing education
- Beautiful SoHo office