Assistant Controller

Reports to VP-Controller, the Assistant Controller will be responsible for certain general accounting functions - Accounts Payable, Inventory Accounting, and Sales Audit, Internal Financial Reporting, Fixed Assets

Core Responsibilities:

• Oversee Accounts payable
• Oversee inventory/gross margin accounting
• Management of Fixed Assets function and staff
• Review of journal entries and reconciliations
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of internal financials and related management schedules
• Sign-off of work performed for quarterly review of accounts
• Assist with annual audit as necessary
• Assist other function areas with financial/operational analysis
• Preparation of ad hoc analysis as necessary at the direction of the Controller and CFO

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 3 years retail industry and accounting experience
• Supervisory/Management experience preferred
• Strong research and analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively
• Strong Excel skills
• Public accounting, and I-Series computer experience a plus

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization