Direct hire opening with our client for a Financial Controller. Hybrid work option after initial onsite training. CPA preferred with retail industry experience highly preferred.
 

Overview of Responsibilities:

• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA certification preferred.
• 5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
• Retail industry experience preferred; multi-unit, multi-state.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, related financial reporting standards, including inventory, lease accounting, revenue recognition standards, financial statements and budgeting.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes (budgeting, monthly closure and reporting).
• Strong project ownership and management skills with ability to lead a team
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills 
• Expert Excel skills as well has proficiency with Microsoft Office application suite
• Great Plains experience  a plus.