Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Controller
Location: New York, NY (Office-based) Hybrid 4 days in-office
Reports To: Managing Director
Direct Reports: 2
Salary: up to $120k + 10% Performance Based Bonus
Position Summary
LHH is partnering with a boutique wholesale alcoholic beverage company to recruit their next Controller.
The Controller will undertake all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as the development of internal control policies and procedures. This role also includes oversight of HR, office operations, and compliance management, with two direct reports.
Key Responsibilities
Finance
- Manage all accounting operations including billing, A/R, A/P, general ledger, legal counsel coordination, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and revenue recognition.
- Coordinate and direct the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts; report on variances.
- Prepare and publish timely monthly profit & loss and financial statements.
- Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting.
- Research technical accounting issues to ensure compliance.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes.
- Collaborate with external CPA for annual audit.
- Ensure quality control over financial transactions and reporting.
- Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings, including Beverage Tax.
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Perform additional controller duties as necessary.
HR & Office Supervision
- Oversee payroll processing, benefits administration, and limited HR functions.
- Manage licenses and brand registrations.
- Maintain relationships with office tenants, landlords, and service providers.
- Oversee office supplies and expense management.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Controller or similar role
- 10+ years of combined accounting and finance experience.
- Advanced degree in Accounting (minimum BA); CPA and/or MBA preferred.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
- Experience in preparing financial statements and managing general ledger functions.
- Proficiency in month-end/year-end close processes.
- Excellent accounting software skills; Acumatica highly recommended.
- Technologically savvy with experience in software selection, implementation, and vendor management.
- Demonstrated ability to recruit, mentor, and retain a diverse team.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communicator with experience presenting financial data to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
- High integrity, credibility, and loyalty.
Pay Details: $100,000.00 to $120,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Anca Biancucci
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- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
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