Our client is an international footwear company with offices in Los Angeles, New York and London.
They care seeking a Finance Director/ Controller to oversee company’s financial results, ensure monthly reporting objectives and management expected analyses are delivered accurately on time.
Recommend actions for improving efficiencies/profitability across all brands and businesses, adding value to the business.
The assessment and improvement of current internal controls and procedures will be expected.
This candidate will be a key member of the finance/accounting team and must be self-directed as well as be highly motivated to assume a leadership role in the strategic financial management of the company.
This individual needs to be tech savvy and understand the importance of the company’s multi-channel goals and alignment of finance with the strategies.
Essential Responsibilities
· Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will oversee all aspects of company finances and ensures control over company’s financial statements, assets and systems.
· Maintains the company’s system of accounts and recommends new methods for improving reporting and analysis.
· Manage all accounting operations including G/L, A/R (including credit and collections), A/P, Cash reporting, Bank accounts, 3rd party lender, banks, auditors, etc.
· Prepare and assist CFO with Budgets, Forecasts and analysis including supporting schedules
· Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements, budget/forecast vs.
actual variance analysis and reporting of key performance indicators
· Ensures the accuracy of accounting systems and financial reporting and develops internal controls and financial reporting policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
· Prepare management reports on a monthly, quarterly (board pack) and annual basis
· Consolidation reporting and analysis (US & UK)
· Oversee and report the opex spend by department and by channel, providing variance analyses to forecast/budget
· Monitor cash flow, bank accounts, and other financial transactions
· Responsible for the company’s federal, state and local tax compliance, including managing external tax advisors
· Supervise financial team and other employees in the facilitation of day to day operations, including the tracking of financial data, invoicing, payroll, AR, AP, banking, treasury, tax filings, audit, etc.
· Review all key contracts and agreements on a regular basis.
· Assist management with ad hoc value add projects
· Responsible to recruit, train and develop a new efficient accounting team
· Ability to lead an entire Accounting Function and be a business partner to operations
· Change agent with a results orientation
– proven capacity to get things done
· Lead FP&A (budgets/ forecasts); prepare board packs and management summaries
Requirements
· B.A.
in Accounting/Finance.
CPA license is a MUST.
· Minimum 3+ years as a Controller/ Assistant Controller or Finance Director in a Small to Medium size company with >$20M revenue.
· International consolidation experience preferred
· Thorough understanding of US GAAP and exposure to IFRS (UK GAAP)
· E-Commerce, wholesale, manufacturing or retail (consumer products) experience preferred
· Well organized, accurate and detail oriented; must be able to multi-task
· Must be able to effectively interact with the C level executives
· Experience with fostering a relationship and managing the current financial staff
· Candidate must be willing to take a hands-on approach to the job and truly enjoy working in accounting and leading a team.