Controller

American Recruiters•Denver, CO

17d•$160,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

JOIN a DYNAMIC GPO! Our client is a full-service group purchasing organization that is expanding rapidly both organically and through M&A by leveraging its innovative technology platform and central accounting expertise. They seek a Controller to join their high-performing, tech-enabled accounting department to oversee financial reporting, compliance, internal controls, treasury, central pay accounting services, and rebate accounting. This person will be a collaborative leader with a passion for leading a team and enhancing the business through knowledge sharing, technology, and business process enhancement. This role will report to the CFO.

Requirements

CPA required
5+ years of experience leading an accounting team
Bachelor’s in accounting or finance
Group Purchasing Organization experience
Manufacturing, distribution, retail, consumer products, B2B industries
Exceptional organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Extraordinary attention to detail
Excellent customer service skills
Public accounting
Rebate accounting

Responsibilities

Oversee all general ledger activities, including month-end and year-end close processes
Ensure accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, accruals, and reconciliations
Oversee rebate accounting, vendor program revenue, and member distributions
Develop annual budgets, forecast cash flow, and analyze variances to provide strategic financial advice
Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies
Provide leadership and oversight of treasury and cash management functions
Ensure timely collections from customers
Oversee credit, payment terms, and risk management processes
Drive process improvements, automation, and system enhancements
Establish, monitor, and enforce internal controls to ensure a high degree of accuracy of financial reporting and compliance
Introduce internal control policies to centralized accounting and rebate accounting procedures to deliver high-quality information to external members
Oversee Customer Service Managers to ensure financial inquiries are handled accurately and professionally
Ensure high service standards related to billing, rebates, and member financial support
Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve escalated member and vendor issues
Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team across finance, data, treasury, and customer service functions.