Controller- Remote
Job ID: BH332326
Category: Controller
Specialty: Accounting & Finance
Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the VP, Global Controller & Treasurer is responsible for ensuring protection of company assets and helping to create the direction of and supervising general accounting, treasury, and core financial processes. He/She will be responsible for a wide-range of activities, including day-to-day accounting oversight, team development, driving accounting initiatives, establishment of accounting and finance infrastructure and a variety of financial analyses and special projects. It will interact with all departments in the organization while also developing, managing and mentoring the Finance team.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee the operations of and help grow the accounting, tax and treasury department
- Own the monthly and quarterly close process to issue timely (monthly, quarterly, annual) and accurate financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and various statutory reports
- Plan and oversee on-going internal processes to push for efficiencies, automation and accuracy of financial management and financial systems
- Ensure the accurate and timely analysis of budgets, forecasts, financial reports, and financial trends in order to assist the Executive Management team
- Build a scalable, automated, well documented accounting and controls process to support growth
- Act as the primary interface with 3rd party auditors and SEC
- Establish key relationships with Senior Management, members of the Board of Directors, investors, and various 3rd parties
- Direct ownership of the global controllership team (7 countries and counting)
Must Haves:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent
- 7+ years of demonstrated professional development and advancement in accounting focused roles
- Strong controller experience from a Publicly traded company handling SEC reporting
- Ability to assess and implement technology to automate and control numerous accounting processes
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, operational risk assessment, and financial reporting
- Proven ability to manage projects and collaborate with cross functional teams
- Self-motivated and independent, detail-oriented, strong work ethic, and high integrity and ethical standards
Preferred:
- CPA highly preferred
- JD Edwards experience
- 3+ years audit experience at accounting firm
- 3+ years company experience, with a preference for e-commerce or manufacturing experience
The Planet Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.