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FOCO · 1 day ago

Assistant Financial Controller

Piscataway, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

FOCO is a worldwide leading manufacturer of sports and entertainment merchandise, and they are seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to manage and oversee the financial management and accounting functions of their North American division. The role involves responsibilities such as financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and implementing strong internal financial controls.

ApparelConsumer GoodsE-CommerceSports

Responsibilities

Oversee the financial operations of the North American division, including the management of the accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes

Areas of responsibility include all accounting operations from billing, accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), general ledger (GL), cost accounting, inventory accounting and revenue recognition

Develop business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

Assist in documenting internal processes/controls as well as developing improvements as appropriate

Implement and maintain robust financial controls and procedures in accordance with IFRS, GAAP and company policies

Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the organization

Prepare and present accurate and timely financial reports and analysis to senior management on a weekly, monthly, quarterly basis

Manage and coordinate the month and year end close reporting process

Be responsible for the North American budgeting and cash flow planning

Conduct ad-hoc analyses and conduct reconciliations to drive strategic decision-making

Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local financial regulations and tax filings

Run our financial audits and maintain close relationships with our audit partners to ensure a smooth process

Clear accountability and ownership over our Microsoft Dynamics General Ledger system and accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial inputs/outputs - including some elements of reporting and variance analysis to plans and prior year

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, sales, and human resources, to align financial initiatives and drive company performance

Manage, develop, and hire the finance team, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial performance

Assist in the development and execution of the company's long-term financial strategy

Qualification

CPAFinancial ReportingBudgetingForecastingGAAPFinancial AnalysisMicrosoft Dynamics GPMicrosoft Dynamics 365LeadershipProcess ImprovementMicrosoft OfficeGoogle G SuiteEDI KnowledgeCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam Management

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field is required; a master's degree is preferred

Professional certification such as CPA, CMA, or CFA is highly desirable

8+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance; public account experience is preferred

4+ years in a financial leadership role

4+ years of experience in a manufacturing business, direct to consumer, ecommerce business

Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and tax regulations

Have built accounting teams through the implementation of systems, processes, internal controls, and policies

Proven experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization

Strong leadership and management skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google G Suite; Advanced Excel skills required

General knowledge of EDI (Electronic Data Exchange)

Expert with Microsoft Dynamics GP and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (Dynamics BC), AP, AR aging, revenue recognition, and bank reconciliations