Senior Controller & Financial Strategy Leader

Paris Corporation; Westampton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K with company match

Life Insurance

Business casual dress

Summer hours

On-site gym

Job summary

Paris Corporation is seeking a Controller to lead the day-to-day accounting operations, ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, and work with the COO to implement financial and operational strategies.

The role requires a strong background in GAAP, budgeting, and internal controls, with 10+ years of experience and preferred CPA/CMA or MBA designations. Local candidates in New Jersey are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in a related field.
• CPA / CMA or MBA designations preferred.
• Able to analyze, organize, summarize, and articulate financial information
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• High emotional intelligence in relating to direct team and other Paris employees
• Customer-focused, accountable, and responsive team player, with the ability to quickly prioritize among numerous pressing tasks.
• Task and goal-oriented and capable of functioning in an entrepreneurial and corporate setting
• Credible, ethical, and clean financial history
• Conscientious about timeliness of assignments and quality of work product
• Good GAAP and financial reporting technical skills

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely production of all financial statements and reports
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory and 3rd parties’ financial reports
• Directly responsible for recording journal entries required to reflect monthly activities
• Manages general and cost accounting activities in performing all general ledger functions and keeps custody of accounting books, records, and forms
• Directly responsible for monthly accounting close process, including analytical review of the monthly operating results to ensure accurate accounting records are maintained; calculate and issue financial and operating metrics
• Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts
• Oversees the handling of customer portfolios of major customers and is responsible for maintaining outstanding balances, including invoice re-billing and collection of delinquent accounts.
• Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
• Perform cost center analysis and make recommendations to the team and management.
• Perform cash projections to effectively manage cash balances and maximize the return on any excess cash balances
• Maintenance of fixed asset records for accurate inventory and depreciation
• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors and examiners
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements
• Participate with other managers and lead organizational financial diligence and oversight
• Coaches and develops employees; plans, monitors, and holds team accountable for job results.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

CPA / CMA or MBA preferred

Job description

Paris Corporation is seeking a Controller to lead the day-to-day accounting operations, ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, and work with the COO to implement financial and operational strategies.

The role requires a strong background in GAAP, budgeting, and internal controls, with 10+ years of experience and preferred CPA/CMA or MBA designations. Local candidates in New Jersey are encouraged to apply.