Controller

El Dorado Furniture Corporation; Miami Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

El Dorado Furniture Corporation seeks an experienced accounting leader to oversee general accounting functions, including payroll, A/R, A/P, and financial reporting. You will guide the accounting department, ensure compliance with US GAAP, and support audits.

The role emphasizes internal controls, month-end close, tax reporting, and collaboration with Operations, Sales, and logistics. A BA in accounting or finance and 3–5 years in a supervisory role are required; CPA is a plus, bilingual skills

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and payroll/sales tax fundamentals.
• Experience managing GL and subsidiary ledgers and closing processes.
• Proven ability to lead and develop an accounting team.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus, not required.
• CPA credential is a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general accounting functions including sales and expense recognition, A/R, A/P, payroll, inter-company accounting, general ledger, cash management, reconciliation, financial statement reporting, and balance sheet management.
• Direct and manage the accounting department’s workload, ensuring invoices, expenses, receivables, and payroll are processed timely.
• Help maintain and strengthen internal controls; support documentation and testing efforts and segregation of duties.
• Support internal and external audits and help implement resulting recommendations within your areas of responsibility.
• Provide technical accounting guidance (US GAAP) across company entities; may include involvement in due diligence for acquisitions/dispositions as needed.
• Ensure financial records under your responsibility comply with company policy and US GAAP; review monthly/quarterly reconciliations.
• Ensure financial reports comply with policy, US GAAP, and government reporting requirements.
• Support year-end close and tax reporting requirements (income, property, sales/use, payroll, and other local taxes).
• Evaluate and help improve accounting systems and procedures, recommending changes to increase efficiency.
• Help build and develop a strong accounting team capable of meeting department objectives.
• Collaborate regularly with Operations, Sales, DC, and Customer Service leaders.
• Take on special projects as assigned.
• Manage some combination of the following functions/teams: Controller or General Accountants, DC Accountants, Credit, A/P, A/R, Payroll, and Daily Balancing (scope can flex based on candidate strength).

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Supervisory experience

Interdepartmental collaboration

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Oversee general accounting functions including sales and expense recognition, A/R, A/P, payroll, inter-company accounting, general ledger, cash management, reconciliation, financial statement reporting, and balance sheet management.
• Direct and manage the accounting department’s workload, ensuring invoices, expenses, receivables, and payroll are processed timely and in accordance with company policy.
• Help maintain and strengthen internal controls; support documentation and testing efforts and segregation of duties.
• Support internal and external audits and help implement resulting recommendations within your areas of responsibility.
• Provide technical accounting guidance (US GAAP) across company entities; may include involvement in due diligence for acquisitions/dispositions as needed.
• Ensure financial records under your responsibility comply with company policy and US GAAP; review monthly/quarterly reconciliations.
• Ensure financial reports comply with policy, US GAAP, and government reporting requirements.
• Support year-end close and tax reporting requirements (income, property, sales/use, payroll, and other local taxes).
• Evaluate and help improve accounting systems and procedures, recommending changes to increase efficiency.
• Help build and develop a strong accounting team capable of meeting department objectives.
• Collaborate regularly with Operations, Sales, DC, and Customer Service leaders.
• Take on special projects as assigned.
• Manage some combination of the following functions/teams: Controller or General Accountants, DC Accountants, Credit, A/P, A/R, Payroll, and Daily Balancing (scope can flex based on candidate strength).

Qualifications

• BA in Accounting, Finance, or related field — or equivalent combination of education and progressive accounting experience.
• 3–5 years in a supervisory, lead, or management capacity within accounting/finance.
• Solid working knowledge of US GAAP, payroll/sales tax fundamentals, and general ledger relationships with subsidiary ledgers (cash, A/R, A/P, purchasing).
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus, not required.
• CPA a plus, not required.

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