Financial Controller

La Tienda - The Best of Spain; Toano (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company holidays

Employee discount

Job summary

La Tienda - The Best of Spain seeks a seasoned Controller to lead accounting operations, close processes, and maintain internal controls in a fast-growing e-commerce environment.

Based in Toano, Virginia, this on-site leadership role reports to the CFO and oversees one direct report, partnering with cross-functional teams to drive accurate financial reporting and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years corporate accounting experience in a for-profit environment.
• Minimum of 5 years in Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, Controller, or VP of Finance.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience leading monthly close and financial reporting.
• Proven leadership, communication, and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Oversee bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Review and oversee sales tax filings for compliance.
• Oversee accounts payable and ensure timely processing of invoices.
• Maintain GL integrity and supporting schedules; provide financial analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Epicor Kinetic ERP

Job description

La Tienda is the premier e-commerce destination for authentic gourmet food and cookware imported from Spain. For 30 years, we have been committed to bringing the flavors, traditions, and craftsmanship of Spain to customers across the United States through our e-commerce business and wholesale partnerships.

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, Controller with a hands-on management style to join our leadership team. This role is ideal for a seasoned accounting professional who enjoys balancing strategic financial oversight with managing day-to-day execution. The Controller will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting the continued growth of the business. The Controller reports directly to the CFO and will oversee 1 direct report.

Position Summary

The Controller is responsible for overseeing the company’s accounting operations, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, and maintaining strong financial controls. Reporting to senior leadership, this position will lead the monthly close process, oversee key accounting functions, and partner with cross-functional teams to support operational and strategic initiatives.

This is a highly collaborative, on-site leadership role requiring an individual who is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close process
• Perform and review bank account reconciliations and corporate credit card reconciliations
• Review and oversee sales tax filings to ensure accuracy and compliance across applicable jurisdictions
• Oversee the accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and supporting schedules
• Assist with wholesale and other B2B pricing reviews, providing financial analysis and recommendations
• Develop, document, and maintain strong accounting policies and internal controls
• Support annual tax filings and communication with tax advisors
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and management reports
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and operational efficiencies
• Collaborate with leadership on financial planning, budgeting, and business initiatives
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 10+ years of progressive corporate accounting or finance experience in a for-profit organization
• Minimum of 5 years serving/progressing through roles as an Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, Controller, or Vice President of Finance.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Experience managing the monthly close process
• Demonstrated experience overseeing accounts payable, reconciliations, and sales tax compliance
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration abilities
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Willingness to utilize AI in analyses and financial modeling

Preferred

• Experience with Epicor Kinetic ERP
• Conversational Spanish, with fluency in English

This position is on-site five (5) days per week at our Toano, Virginia office. Flex or remote workdays may be available from time to time, and the company also offers seasonal flexibility programs.

Why Join La Tienda?

At La Tienda, you’ll join a passionate, family-oriented team dedicated to delivering exceptional products and customer experiences while celebrating the culture and traditions of Spain. We offer the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing business where your expertise and leadership will directly influence our continued success.

If you are a hands-on finance leader who enjoys building strong processes, partnering across departments, and contributing to a collaborative culture, we’d love to hear from you.

We offer you:

In addition to a competitive base pay, this position is benefits eligible to include health, vision, dental and company paid life and short-term disability insurance. Also included is participation in our 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, company paid holidays and discount program for La Tienda products.

La Tienda is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).