Controller

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Controller reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for assisting in all areas of accounting, FP&A, reporting, payables, collections, treasury management, taxes, inventory management and operations. The Controller is a key member of the senior team and works with all departments within the company as well as outside auditors, factor, tax accountants, and lending bank.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in all aspects of accounting department, billing, financial statements, general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, tax compliance, revenue recognition, and various special analyses
• Oversee timely month and year end closings inclusive of P&L, Balance sheet Cash Flows and Consolidations
• Cash management including weekly vendor payments and maintenance of 13-week cash flow projection
• Processing of payroll through PEO (including onboarding, terminations, pay changes, etc).
• Collaborate with key players to prepare Annual Budget and Quarterly Forecasts
• Complete external financial audit, semi-annual bank audits, sales-tax audits
• Implement and maintain financial, business, and inventory controls and procedures
• Coordinate & lead physical inventories including cycle counts and year end physical
• Ensure timely collections and reconciliations of accounts receivable
• Assist in all tax planning to comply with federal, state & local regulations including corporate and sales taxes
• Be a business partner providing insights for business decisions, as well as enterprise opportunities, projects, efficiencies and cost savings.
• Ad-hoc projects as needed

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. in Accounting & CPA required
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience with at least 3 years working for a retail brand
• Expert Excel skills and experience with ERP systems, Microsoft Navision/Power BI strongly preferred
• Retail experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting strongly preferred
• High energy, team oriented with a positive attitude
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with other members of the senior management team and influence decision making
• A self-starter who can take the lead and execute in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage many different projects at the same time
• Demonstrate strong and persuasive communications skills
• Must possess the highest degree of honesty, personal integrity and ethical standards