Responsibilities

· Lead the accounting department processes and supports the CFO with all accounting duties

· Annual Insurance policy review and approval - stay on top of new offering

· Manage bank balances daily for the companies and lead the accounting department in the documentation of all financial books and records

· Prepares and presents, monthly/quarterly/annual close for each company to the CFO

· Implement audit findings to improve

· Maintain budget and calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management

· Will recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations

· Takes initiative in ensuring departmental compliance with state tax requirements as well as with accepted accounting principles

· Will prepare GAAP-compliant books

· Point person for all accounting questions - Specific Accounting responsibilities:

o Daily transactions AP

o Daily AR follow-up

o Approve all stop-pays

o Approve and document all wire transfers

· Cash management between factors, banks money market, and euro accounts

· Ensures that there is consistency in procedures and policies across the accounting department and that these policies are appropriately set for the achievement of the business's overall goals and objectives

· Collaborates with external partners such as tax accounting firms, auditors, insurance, banks, and in all matters regarding auditing and taxation

Skills/Requirements

· BA in Accounting or Finance

· Controller experience within an apparel company at 100 million plus in revenue

· 7 years of working experience in a leading accounting position within a fast-paced apparel company, preferably in the capacity of Head of Accounting or Controller

· Should have a successful, and proven background leading a financial accounting department in the apparel and manufacturing industry

· Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to present to the executive team

· Strong business acumen, is very analytical and procedural, is highly organized, and is a self-starter and proactive requiring minimal supervision

· Highly proficient in QuickBooks, MS Excel, MS Office, MS Outlook, and PowerPoint, which will be necessary for the creation of financial reports and recommendations

· ERP experience a plus: Exenta

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