Senior Controller

Jacob & Co; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k with company match

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Jacob & Co is seeking an experienced Controller to lead our accounting and bookkeeping functions in New York City. The role reports to the VP of Finance and directs a four-person accounting team to ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial records.

The Controller will shape accounting policies, oversee internal controls, and coordinate with auditors and operating teams on financial reporting and compliance. This full-time exempt position is based in Midtown NYC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 8+ years of professional accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience with QB, AX365 and BC365 is desirable.
• Public accounting and luxury retail/wholesale exposure a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee a team of 4 junior and senior accountants.
• Oversee and manage accounting policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance to operating teams for transactions to ensure compliance.
• Maintain sales tax collection and filing procedures.
• Lead monthly closing processes and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Coordinate IFRS reporting for certain subsidiaries.
• Manage audit processes with external auditors.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

QB

AX365

BC365

Job description

Jacob & Co. is on the lookout for an experienced and dedicated Controller to lead our accounting and bookkeeping processes. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the accuracy and timeliness of our financial records while mentoring and developing our Accounting team.

This is a full-time, exempt positionlocated in New York City.

The Controller will report directly to the VP of Finance and will be responsible for directing and overseeing a team of four junior and senior accountants. You will manage the company's accounting policies and procedures, provide support and guidance to operating teams, ensure compliance with relevant accounting rules, and oversee various financial reporting processes.

LOCATION:

5 days/week in office, Midtown NYC

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct and oversee a team of 4 junior and senior accountants.
• Oversee and manage the company's policies and procedures for accounting and other general and administrative functions.
• Provide support and guidance to operating teams for specific transactions or issues to ensure compliance with relevant accounting rules.
• Maintain sales tax collection and filing procedures.
• Prepare, organize, lead, and conclude the monthly closing process.
• Ensure proper and timely preparation of monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and analysis for the global organization.
• Organize and archive supporting working documents.
• Oversee and manage the function associated with analyzing and establishing new customers and vendors.
• Support, assess, analyze, and report overdue accounts to management.
• Participate in quarterly reviews and communicate financial reporting matters to executive management and external auditors.
• Coordinate and review annual financial statements under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for certain subsidiary companies.
• Manage and oversee the creation or modification of accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintain and manage a balanced level of internal control in the accounting department.
• Implement new accounting and financial reporting rules and regulations.
• Serve as the primary contact for the external audit team and coordinate other audit engagements (tax, sales tax, etc.).
• Oversee the completion of various government reports and surveys required by the US government and certain states within the United States.
• Assist operations, accounting, and management with due diligence and integration of target and/or acquired companies into the company's accounting and financial reporting processes.
• Oversee special projects and manage associated consultants or outside contractors as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Accounting
• Minimum of 8 years of professional accounting experience, with a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience.
• Experiences in QB and/or AX365 and/or BC365 highly welcome
• Experiences in public accounting and/or luxury retail/wholesale industry is a plus.

Why You'll Love Working for Jacob & Co

• Competitive compensation - starts at $200K
• Medical insurance for full-time employees, 100% of premiums covered by us
• 401k & Company matching for U.S.-based full-time employees