Assistant Controller

$130,000 - $150,000/Yr

Princess Polly - West Hollywood, CA

Full-time - Senior

West Hollywood, CA

Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers

About the position

The Assistant Controller will be responsible for maximizing return on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems. This role involves direct oversight of all aspects of the Accounting function, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all aspects of the Accounting function
• Review and analyze GL account balances to identify potential issues and discrepancies and ensure accuracy
• Review the general ledger account reconciliations and journal ledger postings
• Manage timely and accurate month-end close and improve financial reporting timeline in accordance with US GAAP
• Responsible for the treasury function including managing banking relationships
• Responsible for risk management (insurance)
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and process
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with management team to identify their needs and provide advice on the financial implications of business activities
• Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting
• Manage and coordinate completion of external year-end audit, tax returns and meet audit and reporting deadline
• Manage accounting staff and determine future department needs
• Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives and enhance professional development
• Oversee the sales and use tax filing for the respective states

Requirements

• BS/BA in Accounting
• CA/CPA certification a plus
• 6+ years in management within accounting
• Experience with NetSuite
• Prior experience in retail industry a plus

Benefits

• Salary banding: 130-150k