Job Description

The Vice President, Controller is responsible for leading treasury, accounts payable, accounting, tax, reporting management, and general ledger management for the Comoto Family of Brands. This position will report directly to the CFO and require significant cross-functional collaboration across FP&A, the Digital Team, Marketing, Merchandising, and Stores. We are looking for a team-oriented leader who will dive into the details while also remaining focused on the company’s strategic direction.

The Vice President, Controller will design new processes and enhance existing ones, implement scalable processes to support the company's growth, and drive continuous improvement. You are a strong leader with extensive experience developing, mentoring, and growing a large team. You will be leading a department of 35+ team members across accounting, accounts payable, tax, and treasury. 

The Vice President, Controller is a hybrid position that will require 2-3 days per week in the Philadelphia office. 

 OUR NEXT VICE PRESIDENT, CONTROLLER WILL:

• Own the daily management of the general ledger that includes oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, tax, expense reimbursement, and accounting team management
• Manage and prepare month-end closing entries, inclusive of identifying any unrecorded assets or liabilities
• Identify accounting system effectiveness, make recommendations, and implement improvements
• Continual review of accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Improve the current internal control environment by identifying perceived deficiencies and identifying/implementing corresponding solutions
• Ensure accounting systems are operating correctly and efficiently for the needs of the organization. Identify improvements and implement them where needed
• Work with external audit teams to ensure a smooth and timely year-end close. (Sale Use Tax, Bank, and Financial)
• Work with external tax teams to ensure the annual filing of all required returns, including preparation of standard multi-part allocation factors
• Assist in oversight and Maintenance of the Company's banking structure, payment process, and credit card program

Qualifications

OUR NEXT VICE PRESIDENT, CONTROLLER HAS: 

• Active CPA License Required
• eCommerce, Retail, or Distribution industry experience
• 5+ years experience in a Director role or previous experience as a Controller (preferred)
• Ability to lead, manage, and grow a high-performing team
• Previous public accounting experience, preferably for a Big 4 or large national accounting firm
• Demonstrated and strong understanding of all phases of sales, payable and payroll cycles, period closes, accruals, taxation, accounting processes, internal controls, and GAAP
• Superior quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong judgment, planning, and organizational skills
• Advanced Excel knowledge
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, MBA preferred

Additional Information

NICE TO HAVE:

• Prior experience in JD Edwards, Concur and Coupa a strong plus.
• Previous transactional or IPO experience 
• Motorcycle ownership/riding experience

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.