Financial Controller

Title: Financial Controller
Industry: Fashion | Retail
Location: New York, NYC
Reports to: CFO
Working Location: Hybrid

Financial Controller 

The ideal candidate – 5+ years accounting and finance background, retail and fashion experience preferred but not required. Strong accounting, GAAP, AR/PR, GL, Reporting and Forecasting experience.

Essential Functions

  • Provides management with timely review of the organization’s financial status and progress in its various programs.
  • Evaluates Commission and Bonus programs.
  • Create and/or maintain a control system over accounting transactions.
  • Ensure that the accounting filing system is accurately maintained and kept organized.
  • Assist in the hiring of capable accounting staff as needed.
  • Effectively manage the accountants on the team and hold them accountable for completing their assigned duties and following procedures.
  • Demonstrate the ability to understand financial goals.
  • Gather necessary information for external auditors as requested.
  • Evaluate weekly cash analysis to determine payment of bills (e.g. 13 cash flow forecasting).
  • Monitor bank account activity and verify that bank reconciliations were completed properly.
  • Ensure that any debt payments and utilities are made on time by Staff Accountants.
  • Assess and record tax and insurance accruals.
  • Assist Executive Leadership in the annual budget process and implementation.
  • Prepare lender required paperwork for periodic audits.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
  • CPA certification preferred (but not required)
  • 5+ years in accounting
  • 2+ years experience managing accountants and AR/AP staff across a multisite environment
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to discuss and explain financial information to members within and outside of the finance and accounting departments
  • Strong capabilities in MS Outlook, Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
  • Experience with ERP systems

Compensation

  • Highly Competitive Salary + STI bonus
  • Full Benefits, Medical; Dental; vision; Life; 401K Matching
  • Outstanding Company Culture and Vertical Career Growth.