Controller

Jobot; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-visibility role

Partner with executive leadership

Process improvements

Retail, inventory-driven environment

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee accounting across multiple retail locations, ensuring accurate GAAP reporting and strong internal controls.

You will lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, manage inventory accounting and COGS, and partner with executive leadership on financial strategy in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience including controller roles
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting experience
• Experience with inventory accounting and COGS
• CPA or CMA preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations including GL, AP, AR, reconciliations
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Prepare and review GAAP-based financial statements
• Manage accounting across multiple retail locations
• Oversee inventory costing and vendor activity
• Partner with operations to analyze margins and expenses
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and internal controls
• Coordinate annual audits with external auditors
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate processes
• Improve financial reporting and provide leadership with insights
• Manage and develop accounting staff
• Support ERP, POS, and system improvements
• Ensure compliance with reporting and regulatory requirements

Skills

GAAP expertise

Excel – advanced

Leadership

Financial analysis

Problem solving

Operational partnering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Salary: $115,000 - $150,000 per year

Our client, a growing and established retail organization, is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. This is a highly visible position that will partner closely with executive and operational leadership while overseeing the day-to-day accounting function.

Why join us

• Established and growing retail organization


• High-visibility leadership position


• Partner directly with executive leadership


• Opportunity to improve processes, systems, and controls


• Broad ownership of accounting and financial reporting


• Collaborative, fast-paced environment

Job Details

Our client is looking for a hands-on Controller who can oversee the accounting function while providing strong financial insight to leadership. This individual will be responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting while supporting a multi-location, inventory-driven retail operation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations, including GL, AP, AR, reconciliations, fixed assets, and financial reporting


• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes


• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP


• Oversee accounting across multiple retail locations or business units


• Manage inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, purchasing, and vendor activity


• Partner with operations to analyze margins, expenses, inventory, and overall financial performance


• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls


• Lead annual audit preparation and coordinate with external auditors


• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management


• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes


• Improve financial reporting and provide actionable insights to leadership


• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting team members


• Support ERP, POS, and financial system improvements


• Ensure compliance with applicable reporting and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager experience


• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field


• Experience in retail, distribution, consumer products, or another inventory-driven environment preferred


• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting


• Experience with inventory accounting and cost of goods sold


• Strong month-end and year-end close experience


• Experience leading and developing an accounting team


• Advanced Excel and ERP/accounting system experience


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Ability to partner effectively with operational and executive leadership


• CPA or CMA preferred but not required

Our client is looking for someone who can balance hands-on accounting leadership with strategic financial partnership and who understands the unique accounting challenges of a high-volume retail environment.

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