BA in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
3-5 years in a supervisory or management role in accounting/finance.
Solid working knowledge of US GAAP and tax fundamentals.
Familiarity with general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
CPA certification is a plus.
Responsibilities
Oversee accounting functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and financial reporting.
Manage the accounting department's workload to ensure timely processing of invoices and payroll.
Maintain and strengthen internal controls while supporting documentation and testing efforts.
Support internal and external audits and implement recommendations for improvements.
Provide technical accounting guidance across company entities, including possible due diligence for acquisitions.
Ensure compliance of financial records and reporting with company policy and US GAAP.
Evaluate and recommend improvements to accounting systems and procedures.
Benefits
Opportunity to lead and develop a strong accounting team.
Collaborate with various departments to influence business operations.
Involvement in strategic decision-making through financial guidance.
Exposure to internal and external audits, enhancing skills in compliance and controls.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
Oversee general accounting functions including sales and expense recognition, A/R, A/P, payroll, inter-company accounting, general ledger, cash management, reconciliation, financial statement reporting, and balance sheet management.
Direct and manage the accounting department's workload, ensuring invoices, expenses, receivables, and payroll are processed timely and in accordance with company policy.
Help maintain and strengthen internal controls; support documentation and testing efforts and segregation of duties.
Support internal and external audits and help implement resulting recommendations within your areas of responsibility.
Provide technical accounting guidance (US GAAP) across company entities; may include involvement in due diligence for acquisitions/dispositions as needed.
Ensure financial records under your responsibility comply with company policy and US GAAP; review monthly/quarterly reconciliations.
Ensure financial reports comply with policy, US GAAP, and government reporting requirements.
Support year-end close and tax reporting requirements (income, property, sales/use, payroll, and other local taxes).
Evaluate and help improve accounting systems and procedures, recommending changes to increase efficiency.
Help build and develop a strong accounting team capable of meeting department objectives.
Collaborate regularly with Operations, Sales, DC, and Customer Service leaders.
Take on special projects as assigned.
Manage some combination of the following functions/teams: Controller or General Accountants, DC Accountants, Credit, A/P, A/R, Payroll, and Daily Balancing (scope can flex based on candidate strength).
Qualifications
BA in Accounting, Finance, or related field - or equivalent combination of education and progressive accounting experience.
3-5 years in a supervisory, lead, or management capacity within accounting/finance.
Solid working knowledge of US GAAP, payroll/sales tax fundamentals, and general ledger relationships with subsidiary ledgers (cash, A/R, A/P, purchasing).
