Controller

We Sell Cellular LLC; Brentwood (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Paid company holidays

Job summary

We Sell Cellular LLC in the United States is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee monthly close, reporting, and internal controls, aligning with US GAAP and IFRS where applicable. Reporting to the President, you will drive financial processes and partner with leadership on strategic initiatives.

You will lead the accounting team, manage audits, tax, payroll, and system improvements, and ensure compliance across all filings.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of relevant accounting experience required.
• CPA certification mandatory with strong leadership ability.
• Proficient in US GAAP; IFRS knowledge beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Oversee preparation of financial statements and analyses.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and IFRS as applicable.
• Lead internal controls, audits, and external financial reporting.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Team management

Education

CPA certification

Job description

We Sell Cellular (WSC) is a leading provider in the secondary mobile device industry, specializing in the sourcing, processing, and distribution of pre-owned mobile devices. Through our operations, technology, and industry expertise, we help extend the lifecycle of mobile devices and support a more accessible and sustainable global device ecosystem.

WSC is part of the ITOCHU Group, providing the strength and resources of a global organization while maintaining an entrepreneurial and collaborative working environment. Our team is focused on operational excellence, continued growth, and building a business that delivers long-term value for our customers, employees, and partners.

Position Summary

The Controller is responsible for overseeing the Company’s financial close, reporting, accounting operations, internal controls, and year-end external audit process. This role ensures accurate and timely financial reporting while maintaining effective accounting policies, procedures, and controls.

Reporting directly to the President, the Controller serves as a key business partner to leadership, providing financial insight, supporting business planning and decision-making, and identifying opportunities to strengthen financial processes and overall business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring financial information is complete, accurate, and prepared in a timely manner.
• Ensure financial records and reporting are maintained in accordance with applicable U.S. GAAP requirements and support IFRS reporting requirements, as applicable.
• Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, management reports, schedules, and supporting financial analyses.

2. Accounting Controls & Compliance

• Maintain effective accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Monitor key financial controls and identify and resolve accounting or reporting issues.
• Ensure appropriate financial documentation and compliance with applicable accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor relevant accounting standards and assess their impact on the Company.

3. Cash Management, Tax & Payroll

• Oversee cash management, banking activities, credit control, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and fixed assets.
• Coordinate sales tax, property tax, and other financial compliance requirements.
• Provide accounting oversight of payroll and employee benefit-related transactions and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, banks, payroll providers, and other external partners as needed.

4. Budgeting & Financial Analysis

• Partner with executive leadership and appropriate business functions to support the Company's annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Provide financial analysis for business opportunities, investments, and operational initiatives as requested.

5. Systems & Process Improvement

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Support finance-related system implementations and ERP initiatives, including financial requirements, testing, and data validation.
• Participate in financial initiatives and special projects as directed by executive leadership.
• Lead, supervise, and develop the Accounting team.
• Establish priorities, responsibilities, deadlines, and performance expectations.
• Identify staffing and training needs and provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback.
• Promote effective collaboration between Accounting and other departments.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have 15 - 20 years of relevant experience and a Professional accounting certification (CPA).
• The position requires excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication (written & verbal), and analytical skills as well as the ability to manage teams and lead through change.
• Individual should have strong experience in external financial statement preparation. Candidate should have proven experience researching, applying and communicating accounting pronouncements.
• A working knowledge of US GAAP or IFRS is required and managing external audits.

Salary & Benefits

• Compensation: $150,000-$180,000 annually, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the position.
• Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, paid time off (PTO), and paid company holidays.