Vice President Accounting

The Vice President of Accounting, Corporate Controller, is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing all daily accounting operations, providing timely and accurate financial reporting, developing and enforcing policies and procedures, establishing and maintaining internal controls, and providing financial expertise that helps drive effective business decisions. The VP of Accounting will provide strategic direction and manage a high-performing team, as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and key stakeholders.

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The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

What we offer:

• Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and Career Development
• Generous Paid Time-Off 

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with executive leadership to align accounting practices with organizational goals and strategies.
• Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and controls to ensure the accuracy and reliability of financial reporting.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Provide actionable insights through financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Partner with the CAO to drive financial transformation and technology enhancements initiatives. Responsible for ensuring appropriate assessment of key areas of accounting judgment in preparing the Group’s consolidated financial statements, working with the general accounting team.
• Responsible for ensuring the maintenance of accounting policies, supported by the external reporting team, in monitoring areas of accounting development and assessing their impact on the compan
• Support external reporting in preparing the annual 10-K, quarterly 10-Q, and other SEC filings, as needed.
• Ensure all process narratives, flowcharts, and key controls applicable to corporate accounting are documented and maintained.  Works with internal audit to ensure timely and adequate testing in support of SOX 404 requirements.
• Works cross-functionally to drive the selection, implementation, and execution of all upgrades of financial systems and processes, ensuring we maximize our use of technology and streamlining operations that scale with our complex and fast-paced growth.
• Maintain a robust internal control environment, identifying and mitigating financial risks.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead annual external audit. You will serve as the primary interface to external auditors.
• Support leadership by undertaking assignments on ad hoc reporting, projects, or other special initiatives as appropriate
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Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience required; MBA Degree or equivalent experience preferred; CPA required
• 15+ years of experience in Finance 8+in a leadership capacity.  Retail experience preferred
• Operational accounting management experience, including overseeing monthly, quarterly and annual close processes
• A track record of success in leading, managing, coaching and developing high-performance teams.
• Developing best practices, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP and SOX
• Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to federal and state tax code not appropriate at this level

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Job Duty

• Directs and manages corporate accounting functions, including general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, consolidations, month end close activities, and financial statement preparation
• Understand and implement new accounting pronouncements and regulatory updates.  Alert management to all current GAAP and SEC trends in reporting and compliance that apply to the Company.
• Ensures GAAP and SOX compliance, as well as compliance with federal, state jurisdictions, and related regulations
• Supports the Director of Financial Reporting in the preparation of the annual report and quarterly SEC 10-Q filings
• Supports the Head of Internal Audit to ensure all narratives and control processes applicable to the Corporate Accounting Department are documented and appropriate.  Ensure all applicable processes are followed
• Collaborates with I.T. and other stakeholders, including external consultants, to identify, coordinate and implement systems and process improvements with a focus on efficiency, accuracy and customer service
• Liaison between external and internal auditors.
• Assists with various accounting functions in problem resolution as needed or special projects assigned by the Corporate Controller or CFO

Supervisory Responsibilities  

Direct Reports

- Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources

Indirect Reports

- May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

- Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job.  Minimal travel may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level: (Required)      Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

                        (Preferred)      MBA Degree or equivalent experience               

Field of Study/Area of Experience:  Finance

CPA Required

15+ years of experience in Finance 8+in a leadership capacity.  Retail experience preferred.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Public company experience including SOX compliance
• Strong command of US GAAP
• Operational accounting management experience, including overseeing monthly, quarterly and annual close processes
• A track record of success in leading, managing, coaching and developing high performance teams.
• Developing best practices, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP and SOX
• Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong prioritization skills
• Skill in supervising to include delegating responsibility, training and evaluating performance
• Decision making skills
• Strong analytical and research Skills
• Team building Skills
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices, procedures and standards policy and procedure development      techniques
• Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to federal and state tax code not appropriate at this level
• Ability to ensure a high level of service and quality is maintained
• Ability to direct, lead, coach, and develop people
• Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically
• Demonstrated ability to provide cross-functional leadership
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to develop strategic plans to grow the business
• Track record of building and maintaining customer/client relationships
• Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment
• Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
• Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications
• Intermediate level knowledge of PC software applications and strong understanding of PC operating systems

Solid conflict management skills

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.  Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes. Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.