Controller

Shades of Light,LLC • Midlothian, VA

4d

About The Position

Shades of Light is one of the fastest-growing e-commerce brands in the $800 billion home furnishings market. We strive to inspire our customers to distinguish their unique style with a highly curated selection of hand-picked and exclusive designs. Shades of Light started from humble beginnings in 1986 as a small, single retail location in historic Richmond, Virginia selling unique, high-style lighting designs. Since that time, the company has grown to become a national, multi-channel retailer of lighting and other home decor products, including rugs, furniture, mirrors, fans and wall decor. True to its heritage though, the company has remained singularly focus on its curated collection of high-style products and unique lighting designs, many of which are produced in-house by the company’s own staff of highly trained artisans.

SUMMARY: Reporting directly to the CFO, the Controller will supervise the daily activities within the accounting department and its staff, and analyze, record, track, audit and report financial information. The Controller will serve as the right hand to the CFO gaining experience and strategic acumen for rapid career growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in accounting or finance.
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• 3-5 years of management experience.
• Ability to work with all levels of management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to multi-task and work within constantly changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of administrative procedures and systems.
• Proficient in Excel and Accounting software.
• Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis and evaluation.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or CPA preferred.
• Experience with SAP Business 1 is a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accuracy and timely month-end close and preparation of financial statements.
• Preparation of general ledger journal entries.
• Oversees monthly balance sheet reconciliation.
• Manage and review accounts payable on a weekly and monthly basis for accuracy
• Partner with the Financial Analyst with the preparation of weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting and analyses for the CFO and other members of management and develop reporting and budget variance analysis regarding departmental spending.
• Assists in adoption of new accounting standards including but not limited to researching standard, preparing written accounting policy for company, and preparing new disclosure
• Assists with policy development and offer advice regarding accounting and internal control issues, reporting needs, and policy review and changes.
• Serve as a accounting liaison with system enhancements for SAP Business 1.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees