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WHSmith North America · 4 weeks ago

Sr. Director, Assistant Controller

Las Vegas, NV

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$180K/yr - $190K/yr

8+ years exp

WHSmith North America is a leading global travel retailer with a significant presence in North America. The Sr. Director, Assistant Controller will play a critical leadership role in the Finance organization, overseeing financial reporting, internal controls, and guiding the accounting team to deliver operational excellence.

Retail

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Terra Nicholson

Responsibilities

Oversee preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in compliance with GAAP/IFRS

Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and manage annual and quarterly audits with external auditors

Monitor and implement changes in accounting standards to maintain compliance

Ensure compliance with UK SOX (if applicable), company policies, and industry regulations

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with accuracy and efficiency

Design, maintain, and monitor robust internal controls to safeguard company assets

Manage cash flow forecasts, general ledger reconciliations, and expense analysis

Identify and mitigate financial risks through strong policies and oversight

Partner with the Controller to streamline and optimize accounting processes and systems

Oversee inventory valuation, costing methodologies, and reconciliation processes

Ensure accurate recording of cost of goods sold (COGS) and inventory adjustments

Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to maintain accurate inventory reporting

Implement and monitor controls around inventory management and cost accounting processes

Oversee JV Accountant to ensure timely and accurate recording of JV transactions, allocations, and distributions

Manage accounting and reporting for joint ventures, including equity method and proportionate consolidation as applicable

Support compliance with JV agreements and related financial obligations

Mentor, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionals to achieve departmental and organizational goals

Foster a collaborative, high-performing culture aligned with company values

Set clear objectives, provide ongoing performance feedback, and facilitate training and career development initiatives

Support strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities

Collaborate with executive leadership to align financial strategies with overall company objectives

Participate in due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic or special projects as required

Qualification

GAAPIFRSCPAERP systemsFinancial modelingAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingCommunication skillsLeadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA designation strongly preferred

8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role

Deep knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and financial reporting principles

Proven expertise with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel/financial modeling skills

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with a track record of driving change and process improvement

Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, deadlines, and cross-functional collaboration

Preferred

Public accounting experience is a plus

Company

WHSmith North America

About WHSmith North America WHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide.

Founded in 1955

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.marshallretailgroup.com/

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