Controller

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

We Sell Cellular, Edgewood, NY, seeks a Controller to oversee monthly close, reporting, internal controls, and year-end audits. You will partner with leadership to strengthen financial processes and drive performance.

The ideal candidate has 15–20 years of experience, CPA certification, strong leadership, and expertise in US GAAP and IFRS as applicable; MBA is a plus. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of relevant experience and a CPA certification.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to manage teams and lead through change.
• Experience in external financial statement preparation and applying accounting pronouncements.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP or IFRS and managing external audits.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and IFRS where applicable; oversee financial statements and analyses.
• Lead, supervise, and develop the Accounting team; drive process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

US GAAP

Financial analysis

Education

CPA certification

MBA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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Controller

FullTime Management Edgewood, NY, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1006

Salary Range: $150,000.00 To $180,000.00 Annually

About We Sell Cellular

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 should have 15 - 20 years of relevant experience and a Professional accounting certification (CPA). An MBA is a plus.
• 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: Competitive and 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.