Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Financial Controller to oversee the financial operations of a growing organization. This pivotal role involves managing all aspects of financial reporting, compliance, and accounting functions to ensure accuracy, transparency, and adherence to regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in financial management, accounting systems, and regulatory compliance, with a strong emphasis on implementing best practices in financial control. As a key leader within the finance team, you will drive financial strategy, ensure integrity in financial data, and support organizational growth through meticulous analysis and effective management.
Position Summary
The Controller is responsible for overseeing the company’s accounting operations, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, and maintaining strong financial controls. Reporting to senior leadership, this position will lead the monthly close process, oversee key accounting functions, and partner with cross-functional teams to support operational and strategic initiatives.
This is a highly collaborative, on-site leadership role requiring an individual who is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close process.
- Perform and review bank account reconciliations and corporate credit card reconciliations.
- Review and oversee sales tax filings to ensure accuracy and compliance across applicable jurisdictions.
- Oversee the accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments.
- Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and supporting schedules.
- Assist with wholesale and other B2B pricing reviews, providing financial analysis and recommendations.
- Develop, document, and maintain strong accounting policies and internal controls.
- Support annual tax filings and communication with tax advisors.
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and management reports.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and operational efficiencies.
- Collaborate with leadership on financial planning, budgeting, and business initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 10+ years of progressive corporate accounting or finance experience in a for-profit organization.
- Minimum of 5 years serving as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Vice President of Finance.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Experience managing the monthly close process.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing accounts payable, reconciliations, and sales tax compliance.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration abilities.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Preferred
- CPA designation.
- Experience with Epicor Kinetic ERP.
- Conversational Spanish, with fluency in English.
Pay: From $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Accounting: 10 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Williamsburg, VA 23185
