Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

THE DEALS ARE IN THE HOUSE ... so why not work where the action is?!

Are you a seasoned and dynamic accounting professional looking to take the next step in your career? If so, consider joining our team! ABC Appliance is the parent company of ABC Warehouse, Hawthorne Appliance, and Mickey Shorr. Family owned and operated since 1963, we specialize in household appliances, mattresses, furniture and home and car electronics. With 650+ employees we have grown to fifty brick and mortar retail locations in multiple states including several internet channels.

We are currently seeking an Assistant Controller to join the Accounting department at our corporate headquarters in Pontiac, Michigan . As an Accounting Controller, you will be responsible for managing the daily operations of the Accounting department and provides analytical expertise and participates in other accounting projects as assigned.

Assistant Controller Duties:

• Responsible for leading the following accounting operation functions:
  • o Financial Reporting/Analysis
  • o Accounts Receivable
  • o Accounts Payable
  • o Fixed Assets
  • o Internal Store Audit functions
  • o Sales/Use Tax, Property Tax Returns Compliance
  • o Local/State/Federal income tax work papers and disbursements
  • o All outside financial and tax audits and compliance
• Responsible for mentoring, managing, and evaluating a team of up to 20 individuals.
• Set priorities for the department and guide the process using technical accounting expertise.
• Prepare accurate financial statements and reports in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare monthly Income Statement/Balance Sheet variance analysis and reconciliations, and record necessary closing entries accurately and timely.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports.
• Assist CAO with income tax work papers and disbursements for several companies.
• Actively provide hands-on day-to-day oversight for timely compliance of the high-volume accounts payable function.
• Oversee all financial and sales/use tax external audits as the primary contact for auditors to ensure timely, accurate completion.
• Provide oversight/review of accounts receivable, internal store audit function, sales/use tax, and personal property tax returns.
• As a leader of the department, routinely review that all accounting controls and company policies are followed to safeguard Company assets.
• Lead initiative to update all written accounting policies, internal controls, and procedures.
• Respond to Sr. Management’s information requests.
• Effectively work across departments; coordinate efforts with purchasing, advertising, operational, real estate peers, web sales, and brick and mortar stores.
• Participate in periodic on-site physical inventories 4 – 6 times a year on scheduled weekend days.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and correcting inefficiencies.
• Develop standardized analytical tools/templates/reports for the accounting team using financial queries, v-lookups, and pivot tables.
• Establish best accounting practices for the department that serves and supports over 60 multistate stores and departments.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Responsible for mentoring, evaluating, directing, hiring, and coaching all members of the Accounting Department.

Assistant Controller Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance with 10 plus years of experience in a leadership role.
• Retail experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Expert in developing and maintaining accounting procedures and accounting controls.
• Able to wear many hats and prioritize workflow according to demands.
• Strong leadership skills; Attention to detail, ability to collect and analyze information, problem-solve, confidentiality, and make decisions.
• Experience with ERP Systems, data mining, modeling, and analysis.
• Strong MS and Access Office skills

Assistant Controller Competencies:

• Teamwork-Able to collaborate with others within the department and all other departments across the company.
• Judgment-Able to make reasonable decisions without putting the department and/or company at risk. Able to quickly understand new information and situations.
• Able to consistently produce a quality work product
• Able to meet expectations regarding Quantity of Work; Able to meet deadlines
• Attendance and Reliability- Demonstrated dependability and trustworthiness in the position, department and to customers.
• Communication and Interpersonal Communication-Able to create verbal and/or effective written communications; able to work with all levels of an organization; Willingness to help others accomplish their objectives.
• Lead execution on verbal and/or written instructions, policies and/or procedures.
• Professionalism- Excellent Internal and/or external Customer relations; Lead by example in a roll-up-our-sleeve role that represents how the Accounting department is expected to interact with customers, vendors and/or Company; Even temperament.
• Continuous Improvement - Creativity used to lower costs through streamlining procedures and providing services that stand out from the competition. Initiative in volunteering for projects to improve services and operations; completing non-routine jobs/tasks.

As part of the ABC Appliance team you will enjoy:

• Generous employee discounts
• Ongoing training
• Advancement opportunities based on ability and proven track record of high performance
• Monday through Friday schedule with potential flex-time arrangements

Additionally, all eligible full-time ABC Appliance employees are offered:

• 401(k) with company match
• Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Short-term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance at $0 cost to employees
• Supplemental Life, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holidays

 

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

\nCompany Description

Founded by Gordon “Gordy” Hartunian with a single store in Centerline, Michigan, ABC Warehouse has been family-owned and operated since 1963 and has grown to become one of the Midwest’s largest and most successful retailers offering appliances, TVs, electronics, mattresses, and furniture. With 600+ employees and 42 storefront locations throughout Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana.

Company Description

Founded by Gordon “Gordy” Hartunian with a single store in Centerline, Michigan, ABC Warehouse has been family-owned and operated since 1963 and has grown to become one of the Midwest’s largest and most successful retailers offering appliances, TVs, electronics, mattresses, and furniture. With 600+ employees and 42 storefront locations throughout Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana.