The Quarto Group · 8 hours ago
Controller & Business Partner
Beverly, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expThe Quarto Group is a publishing company seeking a Controller & Business Partner. The role involves leading the accounting team while providing financial leadership and strategic support to the CEO and senior management, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and delivering accurate financial information.
Food and BeverageNewsPublishing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Ensure efficient department operations with minimal turnover
Evaluate staff performance and conduct timely reviews
Provide vision, motivation, and foster team building within the department
Assess staffing needs to maintain productivity and achieve departmental goals
Maintain strong internal controls and accounting disciplines, including reconciliations and reserve analysis
Research and implement relevant industry accounting standards; ensure compliance with GAAP
Prepare and review monthly financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and key performance indicators
Enforce standards for expense approvals, asset capitalization, T&E, risk management, record retention, and contract management
Monitor and accurately calculate royalty obligations; ensure timely payments per contractual terms
Maintain compliance with 1099 reporting and W9 documentation
Act as a trusted advisor to U.S. leadership and publishing teams
Deliver detailed financial analysis to support informed decision-making
Develop and maintain KPIs, providing actionable insights to drive performance
Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes
Conduct variance analysis and provide recommendations for improvement
Build financial models and enhance reporting tools for greater efficiency
Maintain strong relationships with external auditors; ensure compliance with federal and state tax regulations
Oversee implementation and updates of the general ledger system
Work with the Group Finance Director to address multi-state sales tax nexus issues and ensure compliance
Collaborate with vendors on reporting requirements, credit terms, receivables management, and cash application
Coordinate with UK accounting teams for accurate intercompany reconciliations
Respond to inquiries and provide information to Quarto Corporate as needed
Manage annual insurance renewals
Qualification
Required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Strong attention to detail; highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Proactive, self-starter with a focus on process improvement and analytical opportunities
Proven leadership experience managing accounting teams and fostering cross-training and collaboration
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and accounting software packages
Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Minimum 10 years of accounting experience, including at least 5 years managing a team responsible for AR, AP, inventory management, income statement preparation, cash flow projection, cash management, job costing, royalty accounting, and variance analysis
Strong knowledge of GAAP
Preferred
Experience in book publishing, including royalty accounting, multi-location inventory management, and foreign billing
Experience supporting teams across multiple office locations
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental
Vision
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k)
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life/AD&D Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Generous paid time off
Company
The Quarto Group
The Quarto Group (LSE: QRT) is the leading global illustrated book publisher.
Founded in 2013New Hope, Pennsylvania, USA
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-05-26Acquired
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