Description

ABOUT US

Headquartered in Long Beach, CA, Redbarn® Pet Products is a parent company that holds various manufacturing and distribution companies serving the pet industry. Redbarn is a family-owned and operated Company with private equity sponsorship. 

Redbarn® Pet Products offers competitive wages and benefits including employee discounts, health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan, Company paid holidays, paid vacation and paid sick. 

POSITION SUMMARY

This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) and is responsible for the oversight of all accounting and financial reporting activities for the consolidated organization. The Corporate Controller leads day-to-day accounting operations, supervises a team of seven staff members, and maintains functional responsibility over the accounting systems, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, costing, payroll, and compliance. 

This position is responsible for the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets, support accurate posting of financial transactions, and facilitate smooth and efficient financial statement audits. The Corporate Controller is responsible for ensuring the Company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements related to the Company’s accounting function. 

This position is located near the Long Beach Airport in Long Beach, California. Remote work is not an option for this position. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results.
• Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate financial reports monthly, quarterly, and annually in accordance with GAAP as well as provide other financial information to enable the organization to understand the drivers of financial performance.
• Monitor financial performance by measuring and analyzing results, initiating corrective actions, and minimizing the impact of variances.
• Manage unanticipated costs by keeping open, recurring communications with peers throughout the organization.
• Assist with the development of the Company’s annual operating plan. 
• Provide tools and reports for management to ensure team is able to track and hit financial objectives.
• Assess current accounting operations and offer recommendations for improvement and the implementation of improved processes.
• Enhance and/or develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures to improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the Accounting Department.
• Establish and manage internal systems and controls, operations, processes and financial procedures to ensure the integrity of financial information and reporting and to mitigate key elements of the Company’s risk profile.
• Hire, train, and retain skilled accounting staff.
• Maintain a reliable cash flow projection reporting process that ensures adequate cash reserves to meet the organization's needs
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of reports and presentations to Lenders, the Board of Directors, and shareholders.
• Manage the Company’s annual financial statement audit.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CFO, Senior Management, and Board of Directors.

Requirements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Two to four years’ experience required.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ability to build a financial model.
• Excellent financial analysis skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral, and written.
• Ability to deal with complexity.
• Ability to travel by air to manufacturing facilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA preferred.
• Top 10 accounting firm experience preferred.
• Previous experience with SAP a plus.
• Knowledge of cost accounting a plus.
• Experience with private equity sponsored company a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time and lift up to 20 lbs as needed.
• Office setting with controlled temperature.

Redbarn® Pet Products is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Redbarn® Pet Products complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, please contact Human Resources at (562) 495-7315. 

CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection at the link below.

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