Sunshine Ace Hardware

Assistant Controller

Full Time Hourly, Non-Exempt
Support Office, Bonita Springs

Apply today at: http://www.sunshineace.com/careers

The duties of this position are to be performed while demonstrating all of Sunshine Ace Hardware’s Core Values. The Assistant Controller works closely with the Vice-President of Finance, President, Executive Team, and Store Managers to prepare financial statements for a multi-store, large volume family owned business and ensure the accuracy of all financial records and transactions. This position analyzes trends and advises on variances, assists in developing a fiscal strategy that aligns with the organization’s goals, and provides overall support for the company’s operations. This position will require a strong attention to detail, active contribution to the fiscal operations of the company, and overall responsibility for day-to-day accounting functions.

In addition to Competitive Pay, Annual and Quarterly Bonuses the Assistant Controller is eligible for a variety of benefits including:

WORK LIFE BALANCE: Paid Time Off & Holiday pay

HEALTH & WELLNESS: Medical, Dental, Vision and other short and long term disability programs, Telehealth and wellness programs such as Accident Protection Plans, Critical Illness Plans and more

SAVINGS & RETIREMENT BENEFITS: 401k, with matching contributions and a very generous associate store discount program

LIFE INSURANCE: Company paid Life Insurance

OTHER INSURANCE PROGRAMS: Additional Life Insurance for you and your family and Pet Insurance

LIFE EVENTS: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Legal and financial assistance benefits

ADDED VALUE: Training & Development Program, Tuition Reimbursement & Employee Referral

Your Role

• Work closely with the Vice-President of Finance to assist the department in achieving its goals along with the company’s goals and help execute growth plans
• Ensure compliance with the financial procedures of the organization
• Produce timely monthly financial reports including cash flow projections and various metrics to help determine trends. Produce reports for store management
• Manage KPI’s and reporting of metrics by store and for the entire company.
• Responsible for monthly financial closing processes
• Responsible for bank reconciliation as well as various balance sheet account reconciliations and analysis including inventory. Prepare and enter journal entries based on these analyses
• Proficiency in data analysis and research variances to budget
• Assist in developing annual budgets along with re-forecasting on a quarterly basis
• Maintain Fixed Asset schedule for the entire company
• Work closely with external auditors on providing documents and workpapers for annual tax return preparation. Prepare schedules for year-end audit and quarterly reviews
• Assist in establishing and maintaining systems and controls that verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data
• Identify and recommend ways for continuous process improvement in order to streamline the accounting function and improve internal controls while also looking for opportunities to remove redundancies and eliminate inefficiencies
• Assist management with ad hoc requests and analysis and special projects
• Some assignments may require associate to work closely with store management team and be proactive in addressing their needs

Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance, and a minimum of five (5) years of directly related accounting experience
• Proven experience with day to day financial operations
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Excel; basic knowledge of GAAP; use of Google product suite (Spreadsheets, documents, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communications skills and excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Team player with a focus on internal customer satisfaction
• Strong analytical skills with an attention to detail
• Assist in making decisions by bringing recommendations to VP of Finance on task at hand
• Ability to collaborate with other departments to identify proper solutions to issues at hand
• Ability to determine appropriate prioritization of individual monthly tasks in order to meet overall deadlines seeking guidance when needed
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with adherence to deadlines is require
• Ability to improve processes and create efficiencies
• Flexibility and adaptability to evolving business needs

Physical Demands

• Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 25 pounds; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and effectively verbally communicate to exchange information.

Other Qualifications

• Possession of a valid State of Florida Driver License with a clean driving record in accordance with the company’s insurance carrier’s standards
• Fast paced environment. Heavy workload required during key financial processes such as monthly, year-end close and budget. These periods may require work outside of the regular work schedule including evenings and weekends.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Quarterly bonus
• Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person