Controller

Our client, a growing consumer goods distributor, is seeking a sharp, energetic accounting professional to join the management team. This is a 5 days in office role The Corporate Controller is the senior most accounting position responsible for accounting and financial operation. Reporting to the CFO the Controller will ensure the accounting department is always running and functions at peak performance The role includes overseeing A/R, A/P, GL, financial statements, sales tax, and other roles as needed. This position is ideal for a candidate who enjoys being closely involved in operations, loves technology, and is receptive to change, motivated and likes constant change and improvement. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles and ensure timely financial reporting both for banking and for management as needed. Oversee P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements. Responsible for all aspects of A/R, customer credit, collections, credit, and revenue to cash. Oversee sales tax compliance, entity registration, corporate filings etc. Full balance sheet responsibility includes JEs, GL, and reconciliations. Oversee bank reconciliations, cash management, and liquidity planning. Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls documentation. Oversee and improve processes for commissions, payroll accuracy, and incentives throughout business. Creates budgets, cash flow, and expenses. Analyze profitability by customer, product line, and business unit. Identify cost reduction opportunities; quantify impact. Deliver P&Ls by department or team as needed. Create and assist with forecasts as needed. Treasury Management Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Requirements: A BS in Accounting with 8-15 years of experience in finance and accounting. CPA a ++. Direct experience in distribution or a comparable industry is preferred. Demonstrated capability to scale an organization through a significant period of revenue growth. Strong technical fluency including familiarity with major ERP and business software platforms and comfortable working with IT/software developers. Excellent analytical skills including superior Excel skills. Extremely tech savvy and relentlessly focused on automation. Experience in imports, private label, or contract manufacturing a +. #J-18808-Ljbffr