Controller
- $135,000 to $150,000 Yearly
- Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Retirement
- Full-Time
Well-known wholesale consumer products company based in Westchester County, NY seeks a Controller, reporting directly to the CFO. The successful candidate will be a finance professional with a minimum of 8-10 years of combined management/leadership accounting experience, preferably in a wholesale consumer goods environment. You must thrive in a fast-paced work environment and have the ability to multitask.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Oversee the accounting function, which includes general ledger maintenance, accurate financial recordkeeping, cash and account reconciliations, financial statement reporting, balance sheet analysis, working capital management, forecasting and analysis
· Manage the Accounting team, including the supervision of day-to-day activities, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cash Management.
· Perform, supervise and monitor the monthly financial close process and ensure monthly financial statements and analysis are prepared and presented in a timely and accurate manner
· Review daily banking requirements and perform treasury functions
· Ensure that company financial records are maintained in compliance with company policies, practices, and US GAAP
· Assist in the preparation of budgets/forecasts by gathering, analyzing, and consolidating financial data
· Evaluate, enhance, and set policies and procedures
· Provide technical accounting, GAAP, and potentially tax guidance and support
· Collaborate with tax team as needed; responsible for sales tax and use filings
· Prepare special reports by collecting and interpreting financial data
· Maintain internal controls and safeguarding receipts of revenue and payments of costs and expenditures
· Assist CFO in validating, designing, and recommending computer/system enhancements and reporting to ensure ongoing business requirements and management directives and needs are met
· Assist the CFO in managing banking, customer, vendor and risk management relationships
Requirements/Experience:
· Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting
· Masters degree is a plus
· CPA is a strong plus
· Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in an accounting leadership role, managing direct reports and preferably within the wholesale consumer goods industry
· Prior experience serving on leadership team for a privately-held company is a plus
· Experience with ERP information systems and reporting (NetSuite is a strong plus)
· Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
· Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting, and analysis
· Strategic thinker and problem-solver; able to take initiative, plan, organize and supervise effectively
· Entrepreneurial spirit- open-minded with ability to identify opportunities for, and manage, change
· Able to identify and manage business requirements, establish expectations, and meet deadlines
· Experience in analyzing business performance and developing and presenting financial analysis
· Possess excellent communication and organizational skills
Benefits offered:
· Competitive salary, medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan with matching, company paid holidays and personal time off, generous employee discounts. Hybrid work schedule.
Address
Classic Westchester
White Plains, NYIndustry
Finance and Insurance
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