Controller

About the Position The Controller role will be a key figure in the Finance team, providing financial leadership and subject matter expertise. The Controller will oversee all financial and fiscal management aspects of the company operations, including (but not limited to) the listing below. Responsibilities Review monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports, making the necessary adjustments as needed Ensuring accounting practices comply on a cash basis Follow GAAP practices accordingly with once accrual accounting method is implemented Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop accurate and timely recognition of revenue in accordance with the company's policies and procedures. Provide necessary documentation and explanations to auditors regarding the application of ASC 606 standards and guidelines. Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand business processes, identify potential risks, and tailor audit procedures accordingly. Provide expertise in tax compliance and assist in the preparation and filing of corporate tax returns. Identify discrepancies or inaccurate transactions in financial records and offer solutions Complete bank reconciliation for all company bank accounts Lead closing process by preparing entries, account reconciliations and analysis for month end and annual close Analyze financial information and summarize financial status in the monthly report Supervise Help Desk system (Zendesk) ticket volume, categorization, problem solving and keep resolve time under 2 weeks Supervise E-Commerce, Account Receivables and Accounts Payable / Payroll team for accuracy and offer support Ensure revenue accuracy and collection including Chargebacks and refunds audit Oversight of revenue collections (Denefits payments/claims, Stripe/Shopify and Invoiced.com payments.) Oversight of Invoiced.com manual orders when needed Ensure that Shopify reports are entered accurately with the correct items categorization and GL accounts. Supervising the correct recording of the revenue from the different merchant banks: Base Funnels, Base ACH, NMA, Stripe, Paypal. Provide regular reporting on Build An Empire to Elena Cardone. Oversight of Collections Process with AR Supervisor and AR Analyst Primary liaison with external collection agency Revenue settlement with Invoiced.com transactions Making sure that refunds and chargebacks are adjusted correctly closing the full cycle in Netsuite, and Invoiced.com Supervising billing schedules, and connections with Invoiced, Easy Pay Direct and Base Commerce Oversee, supervise and review entries, accounts and vendors used by Payroll Specialist Assist FP&A manager/leader with commission reporting, identifying ecommerce commission errors according with the commissions structure – including the accuracy of the commission spreadsheets from sister company Assist the Foundation with accounting, and ensure donors, supplies and donations are properly documented Oversight of credit card reconciliation process Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or similar field is required Proven experience as a Controller or other similar position Solid knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and regulations Minimum of 3 years of experience in revenue recognition, with a focus on ASC 606. Strong understanding of audit methodologies, risk management and tax regulations. Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes (budgeting, financial closure, reporting etc.) Understanding of data analysis and forecasting Working knowledge of MS Office (especially excel) and accounting software (e.g. Netsuite) Well-organized with ability to prioritize Very good communication and interpersonal skills Attention to detail and problem-solving ability Ability to seek out relevant information from others (i.e. co-workers, other employees in the office, banks, etc.). Technically competent with understanding how to leverage data and analytics to derive creative, thoughtful solutions within accounting and the broader enterprise. Ability to develop relationships and establish trust and command quickly Ability to coach and grow a team Project Management skillsMeeting facilitation skills Advanced Excel skills Accrual and Cash Based Accounting Method Knowledge Knowledge of Netsuite ERP or similar system a plus This is full-time Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, with additional hours/times as needed in Aventura, FL. #J-18808-Ljbffr