Senior Finance Manager / Controller

Advice Personnel; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is searching for a Director of Recruitment specializing in Talent Management and Mergers in New York. This role oversees the accounting function, partners with executive leadership, and supports financial operations. Candidates should have 8-15 years of experience in FP&A/accounting, particularly in the retail industry, and be proficient in MS Excel. Salary ranges from $140k to $165k, plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of FP&A / accounting experience within the CPG or retail industry preferred.
• Strong understanding of retail operations.
• Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment.

Responsibilities

• Run the whole accounting operation: GL, AP/AR, inventory, and financial controls.
• Drive accurate, timely GAAP reporting and oversee the monthly close.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning with senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a related field

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Director of Recruitment specializing in Talent Management and Mergers

Ready to take the lead finance role at a fast‑scaling, design‑forward consumer company. This is a standout opportunity to own the accounting function, partner directly with executive leadership, and influence the financial backbone of a rapidly expanding brand.

This role will support both financial operations and strategic analysis. This person will own reporting, help streamline the month‑end closing, and build models to evaluate key business performance metrics. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail‑oriented, and excited to work cross‑functionally.

Responsibilities

• Run the whole accounting operation: GL, AP/AR, inventory, and financial controls
• Drive accurate, timely GAAP reporting and oversee the monthly close
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning with senior leadership
• Manage cash flow, banking activities, and financial compliance
• Coordinate annual audits and tax requirements
• Implement process improvements across finance
• Manage & develop a small, high‑performing team (2 direct reports)
• Manage budget planning and forecasting processes by analyzing operating costs and sales
• Interpret and review financial results and develop economic models to identify strategic alternatives and contingency plans.
• Participate in preparing monthly and quarterly performance reviews, annual budgets and strategic initiatives.
• Support the month‑end close process by performing in‑depth analysis of the balance sheet and accruals to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare and maintain daily, monthly, and annual business metrics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a related field
• 8-15 years of FP&A / accounting experience within the CPG or retail industry preferred
• Strong understanding of retail operations
• Advanced experience with MS Excel as it relates to logic formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros and formatting.
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and work in a fast‑paced, multi‑faceted environment
• Be able to multitask and be a team player

Salary

$140k–$165k + Bonus

The above salary range represents Advice's good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible base compensation range at the time of posting and is not reflective of the total compensation package, which may also include benefits, equity and other non‑cash incentives.

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