Controller

The Controller contributes to the company's success by talking primary responsibility for the Accounting function, the integrity of the general ledger, completion of audits, timely tax return preparation, and accurate reporting. The Controller develops and manages the strategies, operations and policies for tax, financial statement preparation and reporting, store and general accounting, and customer accounting functions.

This position will report to the Chief Financial Officer and leads the General Ledger, Tax and Inventory Control teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, mentoring and coaching to a team of 10 Accounting staff.
• Identify, develop, and recommend revisions to internal standards, policies, operating procedures, financial controls, as well as new programs to improve effectiveness, transparency & client focus
• Oversee the work of division accounting staff; regularly reviewing work priorities and assignments as well as interviewing and recommending candidates when necessary
• Work with corporate managers at all levels to ensure appropriate transaction recording and financial information dissemination
• Make complex decisions regarding a variety of financial and business management activities
• Ensure the integrity of reports to regulatory agencies, public and internal examiners and management
• Ensure that all financial records are maintained in accordance with GAAP and apply advanced knowledge of accounting principles to work performed
• Manage the timely completion of audits in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Define department’s annual objectives; develop operating plan, including budgets and staff requirements.
• Manage the overall objectives, process improvements, and standard operating policies and procedures for the Accounting department.
• Support the system design, testing and conversion requirements for system upgrades that impact the Accounting function.
• Partnering with external service provider to manage tax compliance
• Provide financial consulting and strategic support to the preparation of board presentations, financial presentations, capital expenditure analysis, industry/peer group comparisons, new business opportunities, acquisition analysis and other projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Based in Seattle, WA; ability to work in a hybrid in office and remote environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA
• 10 years of accounting experience
• 5 years of accounting management, preferably in a retail/merchandise driven environment
• Leadership experience, including staffing, setting team and individual objectives, and managing performance
• Experience managing audits
• Experience with automated accounting applications (e.g., GL, AP, etc.)
• Advanced MS Office Suite proficiency
• Demonstrated knowledge of all regulations related to financial reporting and filing deadlines
• Demonstrated understanding of corporate tax return preparation
• Advanced statistical, analytical and risk management skills
• Advanced written, verbal, interpersonal and negotiating skills