U.S. Vision is seeking a Corporate Controller to join our Finance Team. We’re looking for a self-starter who has a solid understanding of accounting principles and processes, with a track record of being a strong, hands-on leader. The ideal candidate will have multi-unit experience along with strong systems abilities.
This position is a hybrid role that will work in-person at our corporate office in Blackwood, NJ during designated days of the week, and remotely on the other days.
Objectives of this Role:
- Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organization structure adequate for achieving the department’s goals and objectives.
- Provide financial leadership and day-to-day management of all accounting-related activities including general ledger, inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll.
- Develop and maintain accounting and internal control processes throughout the company to drive operational efficiency, deliver timely and accurate financial information to appropriate internal and external constituencies and ensure a strong control environment.
- Collaborate and operate across all levels of the organization to support both short- and long-term business objectives.
What you will do in this Role:
- Planning, controlling and directing the organization's corporate accounting and finance activities ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), statutory guidelines and internal financial policies and procedures.
- Managing Accounting department personnel to include hiring, scheduling, training and development, performance counseling/disciplinary action and preparing and conducting annual performance reviews.
- Continuously review processes and procedures and aggressively implement new ones to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and production of the group and the organization.
· Coordinate, integrate and review the work of the accounting staff to ensure adherence to month-end close, reporting, compliance and processing deadlines.
- Managing inventory for manufacturing and retail environments including ensuring the accuracy of costs, reconciliation to physical inventory/cycle counts, and coordination with product and manufacturing personnel on all aspects of inventory management.
- Analyzing financial statements and explaining financial performance, trends, and recent developments in conjunction with other members of finance team.
- Enhancing and/or developing, implementing and enforcing policies and procedures of the organization with an effort to constantly improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the corporation.
Requirements
- Prospective candidates will have a demonstrated track record of achievement in positions of increasing responsibility. An ideal background will include:
8-10 years of professional accounting experience, including leading monthly financial close process.
Solid understanding of ERP accounting systems (Oracle and SAP strongly preferred) and processes typically found in retail and manufacturing organizations.
Exceptional data management skills with ability to manage varying data sources, high volume of transactions, and complex or technical accounting tasks and functions.
Executive presence; ability to develop relationships with diverse groups and various levels of financial and operating personnel with an emphasis on customer service.
Ability to be hands-on and detail-oriented with a broad perspective.
Flexibility, multi-tasking, creative thinking, good business judgment, strong organizational amp; communication skills.
Experience with organization transformation process improvement.
Demonstrated financial leadership, financial acumen, business judgment and broad perspective
B.S. degree or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental amp; Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick amp; Public Holidays)
- Work From Home
- Wellness Resources