The company
Established over five decades ago in the UK, we have become a trusted supplier of exceptional wood-derived products to iconic global brands. Our British heritage has honed our expertise in woodcraft, allowing us to expand as a market leader across the USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Our premium veneers are preferred by luxury names in the automotive, marine, and aviation industries, as well as top professionals in furniture and interior design. Leveraging our deep wood knowledge, we successfully introduced the WVH brand in 2010, offering top-quality wall paneling in our key markets and were first to pioneer and disrupt the wall panel market with an ‘out of the box’ DIY acoustic slat panel solution under the ‘Acupanel’ brand.
With new US and UK warehouses opened in 2022 and 2023 respectively, the global business is set to reach a group turnover of £100M in 2025.
As a result of continued growth, we now seek a humble, smart, and hungry US focused Financial Controller with strong FP&A experience to join our global finance team.
The Role
Reporting directly to the CFO, the US Financial Controller will have overall operational and strategic responsibility for finance within the US business.
The Financial Controller will be responsible for ensuring all transactions are processed and posted currently and will produce robust, insightful management reporting to enable the leadership team to make informed decision. The FC will also implement and embed critical processes and controls.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Strategy & Planning:
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business goals.
- Support the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes as defined by the CFO
- Provide strategic financial insights to senior management to support growth and profitability.
- Develop forecasting models (P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow) with ability to build fully functioning 3-statement excel models
- Financial Reporting & Analysis:
- Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements including daily, weekly and monthly finance reporting for the US entity.
- Analyze financial performance, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Cash Flow Management:
- Preparation of weekly cash flow
- Monitor and manage the company's cash flow, ensuring liquidity and optimal working capital management.
- Develop and implement strategies for managing cash flow in a high-growth e-commerce environment.
- Ensure the completion of bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Financial Controls & Compliance:
- Process and post all transactions in Xero.
- Establish and maintain robust financial controls to safeguard company assets.
- Ensure compliance with tax, audit, and other regulatory requirements.
- Lead internal and external audits, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
- Accurate stock accounting whilst liaising with Inventory team in the US and UK
- Oversee the preparation of year end statutory accounts.
- Implement robust controls, processes and implement improvements to systems.
- Process all payroll to ensure compliance with US tax and benefits
- HR and payroll to include, but not limited to; pensions reporting, private medical/salary sacrifice, processing of joiners and leavers including offer letters and contracts. Nb. HR duties will transfer to dedicated HR team in due course.
- Team Leadership:
- Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Provide guidance on complex financial issues and support team development.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive financial performance across the business.
- E-commerce Financial Management:
- Oversee financial operations specific to e-commerce, including payment processing, inventory management, and sales analysis.
- Partner with operations, marketing, and IT teams to optimize financial performance in the e-commerce domain.
- Analyze and report on key e-commerce metrics such as conversion rates, customer acquisition costs, and average order value.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA, CMA, or equivalent qualification preferred.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in a senior financial role, preferably within an e-commerce or retail environment. Strong knowledge of e-commerce financial operations, including payment gateways, inventory management, and digital marketing finance.
- Experience with accounting software and online payment systems and providers
- Experience with Xero, A2X, HubDoc, Xendoo
- e-commerce experience required (Shopify preferred).
- Adept at building fully functioning 3-statement excel models
- The ideal candidate will have the ability to think on their feet and enjoy the challenge of scaling a company; start up to scale up background a plus
- The ability to operate in the detail but also at a strategic level; adept at presenting financial statements / summaries to C-Suite
- Excellent communicator, with both internal and external colleagues at all levels.
- Hard-working, efficient and motivated by results.
- Ability to analyse and make recommendations, alongside the capacity to drive through key business changes.
- Strong business acumen and understanding of financial issues.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
Physical Setting:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tolleson, AZ 85353
