Controller

Summary/Objective 

The Controller will play a pivotal role within our Western US based team, overseeing the accounting for two of our brands, acting as the finance business partner to the Brand Leaders. The Controller’s main responsibilities will be maintaining the general ledger, overseeing the day-to-day financial transactions for their brands, participating and providing financial support to the Brand Leaders and contributing to the month end close process. The Controller is highly organized, analytical, with strong attention to detail, and integral to the success of the Finance and Accounting department. The Controller is a critical thinker, and able to work both independently and as part of a team supporting all operational aspects of the Company.

Essential Functions:

• Provide financial support to the Brand Leaders, sales teams and operations
• Perform monthly close and journal entries
• Complete bank reconciliations as well as general ledger account reconciliations
• Perform general ledger maintenance
• File monthly sales tax
• Prepare monthly management reports and review financial results
• Participate in monthly financial reviews, analyzing performance vs budget and prior year
• Prepare monthly forecasts and annual budget
• Perform vendor commission payment postings and reconciliations
• Assist with special reporting and analysis projects
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 5 plus years of experience in a similar accounting environment
• Experience working in organizations of various sizes (large, mid and small-size organizations)
• Experience working with Prophet 21 is an asset

Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Skilled and proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of internal controls and procedures
• Able to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks and cope with shifting demands
• Fundamental knowledge with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for financial statements