Assistant Controller

KREWE•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

Key Responsibilities: Ensure the completion of full-cycle month and quarter-end financial statement close in all functions, including, but not limited to, approval escalation, journal entry posting, and reconciliation review to ensure accuracy. Leads daily accounting operations and provide guidance and oversight to the accounting team Owns the integrity of the General Ledger, including the development of a standard monthly accrual list and completion of all major account reconciliations Precise accounting with clear separation between legal entities; responsible for booking transactions such as leases based on sound executed documentation. Exercises fiduciary responsibility by ensuring that all transactions booked, and payments made are supported by appropriate documentation Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled and properly supported Enforce strong cut-off procedures and documentation standards Partner with Controller to document and improve accounting processes for efficiency, audit-readiness & scalability Report to Controller, compliance with sales tax and regulatory reporting Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including cost accounting Experience with multi-entity organization Demonstrated experience building relationships, facilitating processes and accountability Demonstrated success in managing a team and a track record of developing and mentoring others Experience working with a retail, consumer goods, or related business with understanding of inventory management highly preferred Experience working with NetSuite Must possess an ability and a desire to work effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment; solution-oriented Must be able to multitask and prioritize critical needs effectively; hands on Able to communicate effectively with various levels in the organization and with external parties with ability to influence and collaborate Benefits and Perks: Competitive wage Group health plans: health, vision and dental insurance Welfare benefits: life, ad&d, supplemental voluntary coverage FSA Plan & HSA Program 401(K) Investment Options Adoption Assistance, EAP, Commuter Benefits Paid Parental Leave Quarterly Cultural Spend Ongoing Training and Development, an Educational Allowance 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off accrual KREWE employee quarterly frame allowance (of course!) Diversity and Inclusion: KREWE believes in providing an inclusive workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without discrimination or retaliation because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including cost accounting
Experience with multi-entity organization
Demonstrated experience building relationships, facilitating processes and accountability
Demonstrated success in managing a team and a track record of developing and mentoring others
Experience working with a retail, consumer goods, or related business with understanding of inventory management highly preferred
Experience working with NetSuite
Must possess an ability and a desire to work effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment; solution-oriented
Must be able to multitask and prioritize critical needs effectively; hands on
Able to communicate effectively with various levels in the organization and with external parties with ability to influence and collaborate

Nice To Haves

Experience working with a retail, consumer goods, or related business with understanding of inventory management highly preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure the completion of full-cycle month and quarter-end financial statement close in all functions, including, but not limited to, approval escalation, journal entry posting, and reconciliation review to ensure accuracy.
Leads daily accounting operations and provide guidance and oversight to the accounting team
Owns the integrity of the General Ledger, including the development of a standard monthly accrual list and completion of all major account reconciliations
Precise accounting with clear separation between legal entities; responsible for booking transactions such as leases based on sound executed documentation.
Exercises fiduciary responsibility by ensuring that all transactions booked, and payments made are supported by appropriate documentation
Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled and properly supported
Enforce strong cut-off procedures and documentation standards
Partner with Controller to document and improve accounting processes for efficiency, audit-readiness & scalability
Report to Controller, compliance with sales tax and regulatory reporting