VP Controller Retail CPA required

David's Bridal•Conshohocken, PA

About The Position

At David’s Bridal, we empower our customers and our employees to stay true to their dreams and find the one, whether that means the wedding dress that matches her personal style—or the career that’s a perfect fit. We’re looking for leaders with diverse backgrounds and fresh ideas to help create a uniquely personal retail experience. Join a company that dominates the products in their category – 1 out of 3 being sold by them and taking care of them with one of the highest customer service scores in retail! We Make Dreams Happen! General Summary: The VP Controller will be responsible for providing leadership to the corporate accounting team and leading the transaction processing, corporate accounting, lease administration and tax functions of the business. The VP Controller will also be in charge of maintaining compliance with all external financial, debt and regulatory requirements, which involves evaluating all procedures and processes for efficiency, effectiveness and adherence to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The VP Controller will lead, develop, and mentor the financial team to achieve continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related business related field required
CPA required
12+ years hands-on experience in all aspects of accounting including: general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and treasury management
Strong Retail background
Demonstrated experience in successful project management and re-organizations
Knowledge of Microsoft NAV
Strong knowledge of SEC regulations,
Thorough knowledge of FASB statements
Excellent communication skills, written and oral, able to articulate and present ideas persuasively to all levels of the organization
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Ability to demonstrate problem resolution skills
Ability to manage business issues long term, while overseeing financial operations on a daily basis
Ability to work effectively with all functions across the company, with individuals from diverse backgrounds, and with associates at all levels of the organization
Ability to facilitate change through the use of influence, best practices and statistical measurements
Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Demonstrate high levels of ethics and integrity
Ability to communicate promptly and accurately via computer, telephone or similar device with or without assistive technology
Ability to perform sedentary work

Nice To Haves

Private Equity experience preferred
MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Assist the Chief Financial Officer to plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the organization’s fiscal function and performance
Manage a reporting organization including functional leaders within general accounting
Continue to enhance credibility for the finance group by providing timely and accurate preparation, and review of financial reports and financial trends in order to assist the Chief Financial Officer, CEO and other management in performing their responsibilities
Participate in the development of the company’s plans and programs as a strategic partner
Evaluate and advise on introduction of new programs
Enhance and/or develop, implement and enforce policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the company
Establish partnership and credibility throughout the organization as an effective developer of solutions to business challenges
Provide technical financial advice and knowledge to others within the financial discipline
Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision making issues affecting the organization
Act as an advisor from the financial perspective on any contracts into which the company may enter
Prepare the accounting and reporting teams for company financial reporting
Achieve continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group
Actively participate in the integration of applicable new company systems
Manage outsourced provider of general accounting, tax and internal audit services
Ensure audit plans are designed to effectively assess critical risks and evaluate strength of corresponding controls
Perform such other duties as assigned
Recruit, train and develop the finance and accounting team