Corporate Controller

CORPORATE CONTROLLER

• The Corporate Controller is responsible for directing the accounting functions, including, establishing and maintaining accounting principles, procedures and initiatives; managing the annual external audit and quarterly reviews, and interpreting guidance regarding complex accounting issues, new accounting pronouncements and regulations. 
• In addition, this position will also be responsible for accounting and budgeting for the corporate departments, performing the month end consolidation, and reporting the results to the CFO. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage the annual external audit process acting as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Research, evaluate and interpret new or existing accounting pronouncements, standards and other regulations applicable to the organization.
• Communicate and provide education on technical accounting matters.
• Provide leadership and oversight for all accounting functions, including month-end close, account reconciliations, inter-company procedures, and all other responsibilities of direct reports, ensuring timely reporting and responsiveness based on due dates and deadlines.
• Manage the accounting and annual budget process for all corporate departments ensuring all due dates and deadlines are met.
• Perform the month end consolidation and financial reporting, including reporting results.
• Provide leadership and oversight in internal controls over financial reporting documentation and testing, including performing some testing and documentation directly.
• Support Risk Managers in analysis of insurance requirements and prepare consolidated insurance renewal information.
• Manage accounting for leases, including preparation of rent equalization schedules.
• Responsible for overseeing general accounting activities and responsible for the cost and inventory accounting.
• The individual will need to have previous Retail Accounting experience and be self-motivated with experience driving process efficiencies.
• Manage key accounting operations including Billing, A/P, GL, Cost & Inventory Accounting and supports A/R & Tax compliance at corporate
• Provides management with daily, weekly & monthly reporting and analysis to measure performance and works on corrective actions when required.
• Leads the development of new product standard costs & the annual revision of all standard costs
• Ensure policies and procedures are in compliance with professional standards, state and federal regulatory requirements
• Establishes and maintain internal controls to support the financial infrastructure
• Leads the annual budget process and updates forecasts as required
• Evaluates and implements new ways to improve efficiencies within the function and across the business
• Supports the annual audit of an external CPA firm
• Oversees month end close of the General Ledger
• Control and maintenance of fixed asset inventory 

Education/Experience

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Business or Finance.
• CPA desired
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate with all levels of personnel in a large organization.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Deadline-oriented and ability to multi-task.
• Five (5) years of managerial experience in accounting required.
• Public accounting experience highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting systems and experience in implementation and/or conversion of accounting systems preferred.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in interacting with all levels of Management and other Associates.