Controller

Job Description

Controller

Port Chester, NY (Hybrid)

Zachys Wine International

About Zachys

Zachys is a fourth-generation family-owned business with a rich history dating back almost eight decades. Founded by Zachy Zacharia in 1944, Zachys has evolved from a corner liquor store into a renowned destination for fine wine and spirits and an internationally recognized auction powerhouse.

Our mission is to offer unique experiences and access opportunities to our clients. We offer a comprehensive suite of services encompassing Retail, Storage, and Auction, expertly guiding clients through an extraordinary journey from discovery to curation, and even to consignment. Zachys is headquartered in Port Chester, NY, with an international office in Hong Kong.

Our commitment to our employees is to offer an engaging, dynamic, rewarding workplace where we promote what we value: Teamwork, Respect, Knowledge, Service Excellence, Innovation, Community and Accountability.

The Job

Zachys is currently seeking a Controller to oversee daily finance/accounting operations, supervise a team of five staff members, and have functional responsibility for accounts payable and receivable, financial reporting, and cash management. The Controller’s role will also include establishing effective systems of control, streamlining audit support, and ensuring proper accounting for daily operations.

Responsibilities

Manage organizational cash flow forecasting and ensure revenue and expenditures align with the operating budget and financial reporting requirements

Oversee and manage timely monthly financial statements (consolidated P&L and Balance Sheet). Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting across multiple entities.

Hire and train team members, oversee onboarding and scheduling. Monitor and assess employee performance, improvement plans and coaching, evaluate and recommend compensation.

Optimize finance team strengths, clarify roles, and drive training for peak performance. Model strong internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization.

Develop and oversee the financial reporting, cash management, and oversee payroll entries, account payables/receivables, tax, and reimbursement functions.

Research technical accounting issues for compliance.

Coordinate responses to outside inquiries of departments on monthly revenue and expense variances. Act as a consultant to departments that request Finance assistance

Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.

Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls, while adhering to national and local legal standards. Ensure appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented and maintained.

Manage relationships with external entities, including banks, licensing and accrediting organizations, investors, and external auditors.

Be a business leader to drive process improvements throughout the organization and a source of leadership that fosters profitable growth of that organization.

Implement and follow through on cost saving initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration, MBA preferred

CPA or CPA- Candidate is a plus

Understanding of US GAAP, banking processes and financial data analysis

9+ years of operational accounting experience, including at least 2 years of experience managing accounting operations

Experience managing a finance team

A/P and A/R experience

Exemplary history of financial project management

Experience in managing financial reporting, with focus on streamlining accounting processes

Proficient with Microsoft office, with a strong emphasis on Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Experience on Oracle/NetSuite preferred

Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting a plus

Compensation: $145k-165K

Zachys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Full-time

Hybrid remote