Controller

Arrow Search Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury consumer goods company seeks an experienced Controller to provide strategic and hands-on accounting work. Key responsibilities include managing cash flow, overseeing AP/AR, and leading financial close processes. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 8-10 years of accounting experience, and proficiency in budgeting and financial analysis. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $165,000 – $190,000, located in New York.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• CPA preferred.
• 8-10 years of related accounting experience.
• Experience managing a team.
• Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage daily cash flow including transfers and funding needs.
• Manage AP/AR, invoice processing, and payroll duties daily.
• Lead and manage the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries and accruals.
• Produce financial reports, cash flow statements, dashboards, and KPIs.

Skills

Team management

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPA

Tools

NetSuite

Shopify

Bill.com

Job description

About The Company

Our client is a luxury consumer goods company seeking a Controller who will provide strategic and hands‑on accounting work for the growing company.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage daily cash flow including transfers, funding needs, and working capital management.
• Manage AP/AR, invoice processing, and payroll duties daily.
• Lead and manage the month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries and accruals.
• Perform and oversee bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Produce financial reports, cash flow statements, dashboards, and KPIs.
• Build financial models, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Prepare budgets vs. actuals including variance analysis and reporting.
• Oversee inventory valuation and ensure alignment between financial and operational data.
• Manage onboarding of payroll/benefits set‑up for new employees.
• Oversee company health benefits, 401(k), and retirement accounts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• CPA preferred.
• 8‑10 years of related accounting experience.
• Experience managing a team.
• Experience in NetSuite, Shopify, and Bill.com preferred.
• Experience with AP/AR, journal entries, and cash flow management.
• Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Salary Range

$165,000 – $190,000

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance