Universal Yums was founded in 2014 with a simple concept: give people an opportunity to try unique foods and flavors from around the world. Our flagship product is a monthly subscription box offering snacks and candies from a different country each month. We've shipped over 5,000,000 boxes and have been featured in Forbes, Buzzfeed, and The New York Times for our novel product and rapid success. If this sounds exciting, read on and apply!

About the Job

The Financial Controller is responsible for leading the Finance Department, which is responsible for all accounting, financial reporting, and financial management for business operations across the organization. This role will be a part of the Executive Team and report directly to the COO.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner on the Executive Team by providing insights and guidance for organizational decisions.

• Prepare and report KPIs, financial information and trends to inform decision-making impacting the business (e.g. subscription churn, customer lifetime value).

• Provide detailed financial reports and analysis to the Executive Team, and work with leaders cross-functionally to understand the trends in the business and advise on interpreting the financial results impacting their department.

• Manage all Finance operations including but not limited to accounts payable and receivable, billing, collections, and payroll.

• Prepare and report monthly financial statements.

• Supervise and own the completion of the month-end close process.

• Prepare and maintain financial budgets and forecasts on a monthly and annual basis.

• Manage cash flow projections and planning.

• Upkeep the Company’s tax compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations.

• Serve as the people manager to all members of the Finance Department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required

• CPA required

• 10 years of experience in accounting or financial management

• 3 years of experience in an Assistant Controller, Controller, or similar role

• 3 years of people management experience

• Expert Excel / Google Sheets skills with comfortability working with large data sets

• Proficient in applying U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

• Ability to interpret, synthesize, communicate, and present complex financial information

• Strong familiarity with financial reporting

• Strong analytical skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Additional qualifications which are helpful but not required are:

• Experience using cloud-based computing programs such as QBO, FulFil ERP, and Paycom

• Experience working in a dynamic and fast-paced start-up environment

• Experience building and implementing new processes

• Experience working in E-commerce or CPG

Location

• In-office work arrangement reporting into HQ (Roseland, NJ)

The Sweet Perks

We recognize that a job is more than just a 9 to 5. As an employee of Universal Yums, you can expect:

• Unlimited snacks - Whether you’re enjoying our monthly box or grabbing from the Free Yums shelves, you’ll have many unique snacks to munch on

• Friday lunches - Free lunch every Friday so all you have to do is enjoy that time with your coworkers

• Summer break - That’s right! A week off in the summer to enjoy the sun and refresh

• Health benefits - Access to medical, vision, dental, and other auxiliary benefits

• Mental health support - 100% company-sponsored mental health services for you and your family members

• Referral Program - Know someone who could be a great addition to the organization? Get paid for any referred hires!

• Parental leave - Support for all parents welcoming a new child into their life

• An international trip - Hit your 5 year anniversary with the company, and get an international trip!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location