The Hire Mark is recruiting an experienced Accounting Manager or Controller for a beauty product company with a strong E-Commerce and department store presence.

Controller

The Controller reports to and works closely with the Head of Finance & Operations as well as other business leaders across a fast-moving & demanding beauty industry CPG company. #1 right hand to the lead of finance.

Primary responsibilities include the oversight of all accounting functions, supervision of the monthly accounting close process for a newly separated US company whose parent(s) are in the UK, financial reporting to management, all tax filings, annual financial audit and banking responsibilities. This position is very "hands on" which requires a detail-oriented personality, but also the ability to see the big picture and provide analytical insight to management that can rely on to make informed decisions. The Controller will be responsible for developing accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls for a newly independent business, as well as managing/delegating to a staff of 3 (AR, AP & Sr Staff Accountant).

• Responsible for the oversight management of the transactional accounting

processes including Accounts Payable/Cash Disbursements, Accounts
Receivables/Cash Receipts, Revenue, Monthly BS, Aging Schedules, Bad Debt

• Leader in global ERP change project to move from Great Plains to Microsoft dynamics

• Payroll processing for 30+ FTE in Zenefits

• Ensures maintenance of complete general ledger and financial

records Month end close for the entire enterprise in US GAAP (ERP – Great Plains) prepares Monthly FS and monthly reporting pack

• Ensures management required financial reporting, pro-forma reporting and any other required analyses are complete, accurate & timely.

• Pricing and COGS system updates and maintenance

• Manages the company’s banking relationships, third-party platforms, intercompany entries, and insurance

• 13 Week rolling cash flow management and forecasting due to Wella (parent company) every Monday and cash flow forecasts budget vs actuals

• Oversight of the company’s annual financial audit & Sox compliance.

• Responsible for ensuring accurate and timely tax compliance, including income taxes, sales tax, use and payroll taxes.

• Provides leadership, direct supervision, training, and development of staff and ensures efficient and effective use of staff.

• Contributes to business planning process, supporting special projects and ad hoc reporting asks from internal & external business units.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA is a Plus.

• Eight+ years of professional accounting/finance experience, with at least five years in a managerial role.

• CPG experience with hands-on cost accounting experience is required beauty industry is a plus.

• Audit & Sox compliance experience with a national accounting firm a plus

• Must possess working knowledge of all taxation requirements and ability to

oversees outside tax support service.

• Must possess excellent analytical, quantitative, project management &

problem-solving skills using excel (Pivot tables, V-lookup, If statements, etc.)

• Working knowledge of accounting systems and the ability to identify the

proper system(s) reporting.

• Must be able to analyze data, draw conclusions and recommend actions using sound judgment.

• Enjoys working in a fast paced, fast growth, entrepreneurial environment.

• Must possess the highest of ethical standards and integrity.