SUMMARY: The Controller has the primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, and managing all financial-related activities for the organization.
This will include direct responsibility for accounting, financial reporting, inventory control, treasury, tax filings, and compliance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
Oversees the general accounting function, which includes AP, AR, payroll, cash management, reconciliation, financial reporting, cash flow analysis, and balance sheet management.
Manage the month-end close process, including preparation of monthly financial statements Reconciliation of bank statements to the general ledger Reconciliation of accounts receivable and payable to general ledger Maintenance of fixed asset schedule and calculation and posting of depreciation expense Reconciliation and preparation of supporting schedules of other balance sheet accounts to the general ledger Assist with inventory costing process and analysis of any slow-moving/obsolete inventory Ensure vendor invoices are properly coded Manage day to day cash-flow Oversight and preparation of bi-weekly payroll process, including any necessary benefit deductions and reporting Assist the organization to develop, manage, and analyze short
– and long-term forecasts.
Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual budget to actual analysis to inform management decision making.
Drive monthly analyses and reporting on financial performance and other key performance indicators and provide variances to plan/forecast Accountable for ensuring that policies and procedures (internal controls) are in place to provide reasonable assurance that the organizations assets are protected.
Ensures that the organizations financial records are maintained in compliance with company policies and US GAAP.
Responsible for reviewing monthly/quarterly account reconciliations.
Oversee Federal, State, and local tax reporting requirements, insurance reports, and other reports required by government regulation, including providing all necessary financial materials to outside CPA firm in preparation for tax returns.
Maintain close working relationship with bank officers, third-party administrators, and insurance carriers/brokers Performance management and development of the Accounting and Operations team, conducting training needs and analyses, and provide appropriate staff training Responsible for some Human Resources Management Other duties and projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or business required CPA a plus 8+ years of financial management and accounting experience, import and distribution experience required Experience working with large retail channels and consumer packaged goods strongly desired Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to producing accurate and quality work Experience with NetSuite preferred Strong Excel skills to include financial modeling, pivot tables and vlookups Solid GAAP and financial reporting technical skills, including impeccable mathematics and analytical skills Ability to meet tight deadlines and comfortable working within a high-growth environment Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to create ad hoc analysis by leveraging data from multiple sources to inform decision making Self-starter with a positive attitude and superior leadership, organizational and time management skills
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