Controller
Arett Sales Corporation | Pennsauken, NJ 08110 | Accounting & Finance Leadership
Arett Sales, a 75-year-old, fourth-generation family-owned wholesale distributor of lawn, garden, home, and outdoor living products, is hiring an experienced Controller to lead our accounting operations, financial close, and internal controls. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing Accounts Payable, general ledger integrity, cash management, and financial reporting for a growing multi-warehouse distribution company.
If you're a detail-driven accounting professional with strong GAAP knowledge, ERP experience, and a background in wholesale distribution, manufacturing, or inventory-intensive industries, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; prepare accurate financial statements
- Ensure general ledger integrity, timely account reconciliations, and accurate transaction recording
- Maintain chart of accounts, accounting policies, and supporting documentation
- Oversee accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and related functions
- Analyze financial results and report trends, risks, and variances to the VP of Finance
Accounts Payable Leadership
- Directly manage the AP department: supervise, train, and develop staff
- Ensure accurate invoice processing, approvals, and on-time vendor payments
- Oversee vendor discounts, credits, rebates, and allowances
- Maintain strong controls over vendor setup, ACH/wire payments, and payment authorization
Inventory & Distribution Accounting
- Oversee inventory valuation, reserves, adjustments, and cycle-count controls
- Manage accounting for freight, vendor/customer programs, rebates, and accruals
- Partner cross-functionally with Purchasing, Warehousing, and Sales
Cash Management, Budgeting & Analysis
- Manage daily cash positioning, bank reconciliations, and cash-flow forecasting
- Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and covenant/borrowing-base calculations
- Support financial analysis on capital investments, pricing, and contracts
Audit, Tax & Compliance
- Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and compliance deadlines
- Support lender, insurance, and benefit-plan audits as needed
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 7+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience
- Experience supervising accounting staff or an Accounts Payable function
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, budgeting, and cash management
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with an ERP/integrated accounting system
- Wholesale distribution, manufacturing, or inventory-intensive industry experience strongly preferred
- Prior title as Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, Senior Accountant, or Controller preferred
- CPA or CMA a plus, not required
Why Arett?
- Family-owned, 75-year track record of stability and growth
- Collaborative leadership team and clear path for growth
- Comprehensive benefits package
Pay: From $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- GAAP: 7 years (Required)
- Accounting: 7 years (Required)
- Microsoft Excel: 7 years (Required)
- Supervising: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPA (Preferred)
- Certified Management Accountant (Preferred)
Location:
- Pennsauken, NJ 08110 (Required)
Work Location: In person
