Controller

At West Music, our mission is to encourage people of all ages and abilities to: Play now. Play for life. We are seeking a Controller to provide essential financial and administrative support that aligns with this mission. This role will oversee our accounting team and lead the fiscal operations of the organization, ensuring financial accuracy, efficiency, and robust internal controls while managing resources in a cost-effective manner.

Key Responsibilities

Supervision and Leadership:

• Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and the Business Intelligence team.
• Hire, train, and manage the accounting department, motivating and developing staff while managing schedules and workflow to ensure optimal performance.
  
  

Financial Reporting

• Prepare and monitor monthly audit trails, including reviewing fixed assets, depreciation, trial balance, and general ledger.
• Distribute audited financial statements to vendors as required.
• Prepare and distribute financial statements for all West Music companies.
• Analyze financial trends within key accounts, providing insights and recommendations.
• Oversee the preparation of sales, income, and other tax returns and ensure timely reporting.
• Assist in coordinating the annual financial budget.
• Support and oversee physical inventory counts, ensuring accurate adjustments.
  
  

Accounting Operations

• Manage annual independent audits, bank audits, and any other audits as needed.
• Lead the month-end and annual close of the general ledger and monthly account reconciliations, ensuring compliance with GAAP.
• Complete and file dealer applications, agreements, and contracts.
• Negotiate and monitor company insurance policies (property/casualty, workers’ compensation) to maintain appropriate coverage.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as GAAP standards.
• Ensure proper functionality of system processes.
• Implement, train, and maintain strict document security procedures.
• Maintain processes for financial closings and perform closing procedures as necessary.
• Provide backup for accounting duties as required.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured as a driver of West Music vehicles.
  
  

Key Competencies

• Data & Analytics: Strong ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to inform decision-making.
• Fiscal Management: Expertise in tracking investments, outcomes, and their impact on the bottom line.
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on improving and optimizing processes for greater effectiveness.
• Tenacity: Persistent in driving projects and tasks to completion.
• Collaborative Communication: Effective in developing relationships across teams and divisions, with a focus on teamwork and performance.
• People Skills: Inspires and motivates staff to achieve high performance, aligning with West Music’s mission and strategic goals.
• Leadership: Demonstrates managerial courage, addressing conflicts promptly and fostering a positive work environment.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and lift/move up to 25 pounds.
• Frequent sitting, using hands to handle objects, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
  
  

What We Offer

• Hybrid/Remote work is possible for specific roles
• Full benefits package available the first of the month following the date of hire including:
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k with match
• Student Debt Repayment
• PTO/Paid holidays
  

West Music is an equal opportunity, equal access employer committed to a diverse workforce. The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.