Controller, Retail Industry

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as a trusted advisor to various retail business presidents, customizing financial insights to meet operational requirements.

• Leverage retail operations expertise to assist with cost control, product margin evaluation, vendor management, and inventory forecasting.

• Convert financial data into strategic recommendations that can be implemented.

• Oversee comprehensive accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, inventory accounting, revenue recognition, and payroll.

• Manage month-end and year-end closing procedures, reconciliations, accruals, fixed assets, and adjustments for deferred revenue.

• Supervise inventory accounting, ensuring accurate valuation and reduction of shrinkage.

• Maintain a 13-week cash flow projection and suggest solutions for working capital.

• Prepare trial balances, variance analyses, and financial reporting dashboards utilizing OneStream or similar platforms.

• Collaborate on budget planning, quarterly reviews, and long-term strategic goals.

• Provide KPIs that reflect operational performance and margin trends.

• Drive enhancements across accounting systems, POS integrations, and reporting workflows.

• Support internal controls and document financial procedures for retail operations.

• Optimize multi-location inventory management and seasonal adjustments.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Over 5 years of experience in a Controller or Senior Accounting position.

• Demonstrated experience in retail accounting, ideally within multi-location setups.

• Experience working in small to medium-sized enterprises.

• Tech-savvy and proactive; adept in remote, fast-paced settings.

• Proficient in QuickBooks Online, POS systems, and Excel.

• Familiarity with US GAAP regulations.

• CPA designation is preferred.

• Experience with fractional or outsourced accounting is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance — fully covered by the employer for employees (and dependents on most plans).

• 15 days of vacation.

• 19 company holidays.

• 5 sick days.

• 1 floating holiday of your choosing.

• Ongoing professional development through access to Teamshares’ experts in small business accounting and finance.

• An opportunity to contribute to real employee ownership in America's small businesses.