Assistant Controller

DesignPac; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Unlimited PTO

9 paid holidays

Employee discount

Job summary

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead the GL accounting team, manage month-end close, and ensure GAAP compliance across revenue, AR/AP, inventory, and audits. The position collaborates with operations and marketing to optimize financial processes.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in accounting/finance, 5+ years in manufacturing or food-cost accounting, strong ERP (Oracle) and advanced Excel skills, plus clear communication with non-financial partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing environment with food industry and manufacturing cost accounting experience.
• Strong technical and analytical capabilities with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Oracle) and advanced Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, Power Query).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills for non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily, weekly, and monthly activities of general accounting including month-end close, audits, reconciliations, and ad hoc requests.
• Direct accurate posting of entries from e-commerce and wholesale across brands, ensuring GAAP compliance.
• Partner with managers to provide variance analysis to leadership.
• Oversee revenue processes including deferred revenue, A/R, and cash reconciliations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Communication

Cost accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Oracle ERP

Power Query

PivotTables

Job description

Location: Ideally Medford, OR but open to Jericho, NY, Westerville, OH or Oak Brook, IL.

The Assistant Controller manages the day-to-day activities of the GL Accounting Department, supervising a team. The position oversees all aspects of general accounting including revenue under ASC 606, AR/AP, inventory/cost accounting, catalog & digital marketing expense, intercompany, cash reconciliations, SOX & annual audits. This position also actively reviews pending GAAP pronouncements and provides guidance on the implementation impacts from the changes in GAAP as well as other technical accounting research.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily, weekly, and monthly activities of general accounting including the coordination and planning of work to meet varied demands. In addition to ongoing month end close activity, audit support, balance sheet reconciliations as well as numerous ad hoc requests.
• Direct the accurate and timely posting of all entries from our e-commerce & wholesale businesses across brands. Verify if there are any corrections or adjustment required to be compliant with GAAP.
• Partner with department/cost center managers to provide support and communicate variance analysis to the leadership team.
• The revenue process includes reviewing all deferred revenue, A/R as well as cash reconciliations.
• This position also oversees the SOX controls for all processes.
• Effectivelycommunicatevarianceanalysisinformationtonon-financialbusinesspartners.
• Effectivelycommunicateandpresentinformationtoexecutiveleadership
• Work with the marketing teams and coordinate the month end close process for catalog advertising as well as coordinating the digital marketing expenses and accruals.
• Support the Finance Managers and Accounting Managers in their endeavors with the users of financial information.
• Manages special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or relevant experience
• Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing environment with food industry and manufacturing cost accounting experience
• Strong technical and analytical capabilities, including proficiency with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Oracle), advanced Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, Power Query, data modeling), and critical thinking to analyze financial data and drive insights
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to translate financial information for non-finance stakeholders while demonstrating strong planning, attention to detail, initiative, and collaboration

Preferred

• MBA and/or professional designation (CPA), and experience with GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience as a people leader

The actual compensation will be determined by experience and other factors permitted by law.

To ensure that we remain an employer of choice, we offer comprehensive and competitive health, wellness, and other benefits to regular and full-time team members. Benefits vary by location, average hours, and time with the company.

Benefits for this location includes*:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance for the associate and family (if applicable)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Mental health resources / Employee Assistance Program
• Unlimited PTO
• 9 paid holidays
• 30% employee discount across our family of brands
• Potential eligibility for annual merit-based wage increase, if applicable

*Exact benefit terms, conditions, and eligibility requirements are governed by official plan documents and are subject to applicable law. In addition, the Company reserves the right to change the terms and conditions and to terminate these and other plans and programs at any time.

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