Controller

We Sell Cellular•Town of Hunter, NY

3d•$150,000 - $180,000

About The Position

We Sell Cellular (WSC) is a leading provider in the secondary mobile device industry, specializing in the sourcing, processing, and distribution of pre-owned mobile devices. Through our operations, technology, and industry expertise, we help extend the lifecycle of mobile devices and support a more accessible and sustainable global device ecosystem. WSC is part of the ITOCHU Group, providing the strength and resources of a global organization while maintaining an entrepreneurial and collaborative working environment. Our team is focused on operational excellence, continued growth, and building a business that delivers long-term value for our customers, employees, and partners. The Controller is responsible for overseeing the Company’s financial close, reporting, accounting operations, internal controls, and year-end external audit process. This role ensures accurate and timely financial reporting while maintaining effective accounting policies, procedures, and controls. Reporting directly to the President, the Controller serves as a key business partner to leadership, providing financial insight, supporting business planning and decision-making, and identifying opportunities to strengthen financial processes and overall business performance.

Requirements

15 - 20 years of relevant experience
Professional accounting certification (CPA)
Excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication (written & verbal), and analytical skills
Ability to manage teams and lead through change
Strong experience in external financial statement preparation
Proven experience researching, applying and communicating accounting pronouncements
Working knowledge of US GAAP or IFRS
Experience managing external audits

Nice To Haves

MBA is a plus

Responsibilities

Direct and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring financial information is complete, accurate, and prepared in a timely manner.
Ensure financial records and reporting are maintained in accordance with applicable U.S. GAAP requirements and support IFRS reporting requirements, as applicable.
Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, management reports, schedules, and supporting financial analyses.
Maintain effective accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Monitor key financial controls and identify and resolve accounting or reporting issues.
Ensure appropriate financial documentation and compliance with applicable accounting and regulatory requirements.
Monitor relevant accounting standards and assess their impact on the Company.
Oversee cash management, banking activities, credit control, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and fixed assets.
Coordinate sales tax, property tax, and other financial compliance requirements.
Provide accounting oversight of payroll and employee benefit-related transactions and reconciliations.
Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, banks, payroll providers, and other external partners as needed.
Partner with executive leadership and appropriate business functions to support the Company's annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
Provide financial analysis for business opportunities, investments, and operational initiatives as requested.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, reporting, and operational efficiency.
Support finance-related system implementations and ERP initiatives, including financial requirements, testing, and data validation.
Participate in financial initiatives and special projects as directed by executive leadership.
Lead, supervise, and develop the Accounting team.
Establish priorities, responsibilities, deadlines, and performance expectations.
Identify staffing and training needs and provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback.
Promote effective collaboration between Accounting and other departments.