Controller

A growing retail organization is seeking a Controller to join their team! The Controller is responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the company’s financial reporting and accounting operations. This role will oversee the monthly close, financial statements, maintain internal controls and accounting policies and handle various day-to-day accounting functions. During this timeframe, the Interim Controller will be responsible for maintaining any roles related to the ongoing audit work. The Controller will handle day-to-day accounting operations and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP across all entities. About the Role The Interim Controller is responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the company’s financial reporting and accounting operations. Responsibilities Financial Reporting and Close Own the monthly, quarterly close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements Maintain audit-ready balance sheet reconciliations and documentation for accounts Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items Ensure consistency and accuracy across multi-entity and intercompany reporting Review journal entries, accruals, and estimates for U.S. GAAP compliance Accounting Operations Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and general ledger activities Ensure proper accounting for leases, debt, prepaids, accruals, equity, and complex transactions Maintain and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls Create and maintain documentation for accounting and finance processes that may be needed Ensure rent obligations are accurate, properly recorded, and paid timely in accordance with lease agreements Audit, Tax, and Compliance Clean up and remediate historical accounting issues, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and maintain audit-ready support for the company’s audit Serve as primary point of contact for external auditors and manage annual audits and reviews (as needed) Coordinate with external tax advisors for federal, state, and local filings Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and statutory requirements Oversight and Business Partnership Manage the accounting team with clear expectations and accountability Partner with FP&A, operations, and executive leadership to explain financial results and trends Identify risks and opportunities Serve as the primary internal point of contact for leases, maintaining accurate records and responding to internal requests Daily Tasks Include (But Not Limited To): Review of cash balances and recent activity across all bank accounts Review/approve credit card transactions, certain AP invoices, and employee reimbursements Review journal entries prepared by the accounting team Oversee accounting team’s responses to accounting and AP questions from internal teams Review exception reports, unusual transactions, or control alerts Ensure accounting tasks are progressing according to close calendar Meet with third party accounting firm to discuss status, priorities, and issues Weekly Tasks Include (But Not Limited To): Spot-check balance sheet reconciliations and supporting documentation Review revenue, expense, and margin trends for anomalies Meet with accounting team to review workload, priorities, and issues Coordinate with FP&A or leadership on financial questions and requests Ensure compliance tasks (sales tax, tips, regulatory items) are on track Weekly review of open audit and tax Report weekly cash balances to senior leadership, parent company, and PE partners #J-18808-Ljbffr