ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

Job Description

Job Description

Variety Wholesalers is seeking an Assistant Controller for its Henderson, North Carolina location. The Assistant Controller role is primarily responsible for treasury management, general accounting, account reconciliations and financial reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily treasury, cash processing and cash reporting activities

• Oversee preparation and entry of general journal entries

• Manage fixed asset accounting process

• Prepare and review general ledger account reconciliations

• Contribute to accurate and timely period end close process

• Assist in monthly financial statement preparation including variance analyses

• Manage processes to ensure Census, escheat and other reports are completed timely and accurately

• Hire, train and develop accounting team members

• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and internal controls

• Prepare periodic metric reports for Controller

• Maintain current procedures and identify process improvement and cost savings opportunities

• Contribute to development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures and internal controls

• Assume a leadership role in the implementation of accounting transformation projects

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

• CPA or CMA preferred

• 3+ years’ experience managing an accounting team

• 10+ years’ of progressive accounting experience

• Retail, manufacturing or logistics industry experience

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent organization, planning and prioritization skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast paced environment

• Ability to analyze and manipulate data and resolve problems

• Strong computer skills including advanced Excel skills

Full-time