Controller - Classic Westchester

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.