Financial Controller - Prescott, AZ

Davidson's; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverages

Life insurance

401(k) with generous match

Flexible spending accounts

Short-term/long-term disability

Job summary

Davidson’s seeks an on-site Financial Controller in Prescott, Arizona. This role supports the CFO in planning, organizing, and directing finance and accounting functions, with strong emphasis on monthly closes and compliance with GAAP.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years in accounting leadership within distribution/manufacturing or retail, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to mentor staff while communicating effectively with all management levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• CPA or similar designation is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Public Accounting or as a Controller/Accounting Manager in a fast-paced environment.
• Distribution, manufacturing or retail background preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with all levels of management.

Responsibilities

• Assist the CFO in the monthly close including reconciling and posting activity for accounts.
• Review financial results including revenue and expense trends and make recommendations for corrective actions.
• Work with department heads for creation and tracking of department budgets.
• Oversee the Accounting Team including AP and ensure timely accurate recording per policy.
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled and GAAP compliant.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems and reporting.
• Lead, mentor and develop accounting staff.
• Prepare work papers and schedules for audits.

Skills

Financial analysis

Accounting

MS Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Position Overview

Davidson’s, soon to be 95 years young, is an innovative leader in firearms distribution recognized for its excellence in creative marketing, technology, and world-class customer service. Davidson’s is currently seeking an on-site Financial Controller to join our hardworking Accounting Department in Prescott, Arizona!

The primary responsibilities of the Financial Controller are for the timely review, interpretation, and generation of recommendations related to the Company’s financial performance. The Financial Controller is also responsible for assisting the CFO in planning, organizing, and directing the finance and accounting function as well as measuring its performance.

Responsibilities include

• Assisting the CFO in the preparation of the monthly close to include reconciling and posting activity for accounts
• Reviewing financial results including revenue and expense trends and making recommendations for corrective action to mitigate variances from the budget
• Work with department heads for creation and tracking of department budgets
• Oversight of Accounting Team which includes general accounting and the accounts payable functions and teams, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately, timely and in accordance with company policy
• Ensuring all balance sheet accounts are reconciled and analyzed in accordance with U.S. GAAP and Company policy
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems and reporting
• Workpapers, schedules and/or other documents required for the annual or periodic audit are accurate, complete and submitted timely
• Lead, mentor and develop accounting team members

Ideal Candidate Would Possess

• The ability to work in an independent manner with little need for direct supervision
• A demonstrated ability for planning and organization skills, handling multiple tasks, and working in a fast-paced environment
• Conceptual and strategic thinking
• Advanced Microsoft Office Excel skills including VLOOKUP, Functions and pivot tables preferred
• An ability to communicate in a professional and articulate manner with internal and external contacts at all levels
• The ability to meet deadlines

Benefits

Davidson’s is a business casual environment that offers a generous benefits compensation package including a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Our voluntary benefits include family Medical, Dental, and Vision coverages as well as supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short-term/ long-term disability plans, cash benefit supplemental insurance plans, and a 401(k) with a generous match!

About Davidson’s

Founded in 1932, Davidson’s has grown into one of the nation’s top firearms wholesalers. Headquartered in Prescott, Arizona we proudly distribute over 80 brands of firearms to dealers nationwide. Davidson’s “GuaranteeD Lifetime Replacement Program” and its consumer website GalleryofGuns.com are two of Davidson’s unique services designed to help promote the business of our dealers.

Our vision is to be a firearms distribution company that creates, develops, and nurtures strong customer, employee, vendor, and industry relationships, while always conducting ourselves honorably as we excel in the performance of our jobs and the fulfillment of our corporate social responsibilities.

All candidates must be at least 21 years of age and have the ability to pass a criminal and credit background check as well as a pre-employment drug test.

Requirements

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred, CPA or similar designation is a plus
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Public Accounting or as a Controller/Accounting Manager in a fast-paced, hands-on environment preferred
• Distribution, manufacturing or retail background preferred
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office software
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with all levels of management