Controller

Stone Management; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Stone Management, a growing consumer goods distributor, is seeking a sharp, energetic Corporate Controller to join the management team. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will ensure the accounting department runs at peak performance and will oversee A/R, A/P, GL, financial statements, sales tax, and related duties.

This role emphasizes hands-on involvement in operations, strong technology focus, and a drive for change and continuous improvement as the company scales.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting with 8–15 years in finance and accounting.
• CPA certification strongly preferred.
• Experience in distribution or a similar industry is a plus.
• Proven ability to scale an organization during revenue growth.
• Fluent with ERP platforms and IT/software development collaboration.
• Excellent Excel analytics and automation focus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles and ensure timely reporting.
• Manage P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements and related reconciliations.
• Own A/R, A/P, credit, revenue to cash, and tax compliance.
• Lead treasury, liquidity planning, and cash management activities.
• Develop accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Drive automation and process improvements across finance operations.

Skills

Excel

ERP systems

Automation

Financial analysis

IT collaboration

Education

BS in Accounting

CPA

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Our client, a growing consumer goods distributor, is seeking a sharp, energetic accounting professional to join the management team.

This is a 5 days in office role

The Corporate Controller is the senior most accounting position responsible for accounting and financial operation. Reporting to the CFO the Controller will ensure the accounting department is always running and functions at peak performance The role includes overseeing A/R, A/P, GL, financial statements, sales tax, and other roles as needed.

This position is ideal for a candidate who enjoys being closely involved in operations, loves technology, and is receptive to change, motivated and likes constant change and improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles and ensure timely financial reporting both for banking and for management as needed.
• Oversee P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements.
• Responsible for all aspects of A/R, customer credit, collections, credit, and revenue to cash.
• Oversee sales tax compliance, entity registration, corporate filings etc.
• Full balance sheet responsibility includes JEs, GL, and reconciliations.
• Oversee bank reconciliations, cash management, and liquidity planning.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls documentation.
• Oversee and improve processes for commissions, payroll accuracy, and incentives throughout business. Creates budgets, cash flow, and expenses.
• Analyze profitability by customer, product line, and business unit.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities; quantify impact.
• Deliver P&Ls by department or team as needed. Create and assist with forecasts as needed.

Treasury Management

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Requirements:

• A BS in Accounting with 8-15 years of experience in finance and accounting. CPA a ++.
• Direct experience in distribution or a comparable industry is preferred.
• Demonstrated capability to scale an organization through a significant period of revenue growth.
• Strong technical fluency including familiarity with major ERP and business software platforms and comfortable working with IT/software developers.
• Excellent analytical skills including superior Excel skills.
• Extremely tech savvy and relentlessly focused on automation.
• Experience in imports, private label, or contract manufacturing a +.