Divisional Controller

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

📋 Description

• Supervise and engage in daily accounting operations.

• Manage the closing processes on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

• Evaluate general ledger activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and balance sheet accounts.

• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies, aged reconciling items, and issues related to transaction processing.

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, cash application, collections, and other related accounting functions.

• Ensure that transactions are recorded accurately in compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

• Prepare and review financial statements, operational reports, account analyses, and supporting schedules.

• Maintain internal controls, documentation, and readiness for audits.

• Collaborate with divisional leadership to communicate financial results, investigate variances, and address performance challenges.

• Assess accounting processes to identify inefficiencies, control gaps, manual efforts, and opportunities for improvement.

• Streamline processes, simplify procedures, minimize recurring errors, and standardize accounting practices.

• Design and implement solutions to enhance transaction accuracy, processing speed, accounting efficiency, and data integrity.

• Establish procedures, assign process ownership, accountability, and key performance indicators.

• Lead change initiatives through implementation and measurable outcomes.

• Collaborate with Operations, Sales, Shared Services, and Finance stakeholders to address process breakdowns.

• Support new systems, accounting tools, reporting processes, and organizational initiatives.

• Ensure adherence to policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Identify weaknesses in controls and implement corrective measures.

• Coordinate internal and external audit requests.

• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to divisional accounting staff.

• Set performance expectations, reinforce accountability, and identify training needs.

• Work with corporate Finance and Accounting leadership to align divisional practices with broader company objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is required.

• CPA certification.

• Experience in distribution.

• Over 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including roles such as Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar positions.

• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and the monthly closing process.

• Proven experience in managing hands-on accounting operations and resolving complex transactional or accounting challenges.

• Demonstrated capability to identify process inefficiencies, implement enhancements, and drive change within an established organization.

• Experience in strengthening internal controls, standardizing workflows, and enhancing accounting accuracy and efficiency.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to investigate issues and identify root causes.

• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting tools; proficiency in Excel is essential.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a dynamic environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate across functional teams.

• Proven ability to work independently and maintain accountability in a remote work setting.

• Ability to successfully pass a background check after accepting an offer.

• Preferred: Experience in distribution, wholesale, manufacturing, equipment, service, rental, or other operationally complex sectors.

• Preferred: Experience supporting multiple locations, business units, or decentralized operations.

• Preferred: Knowledge of inventory accounting, operational billing, work orders, fixed assets, service revenue, or rental accounting.

• Preferred: Experience with ERP systems such as JD Edwards or other comparable enterprise accounting platforms.

• Preferred: Proven track record of implementing measurable improvements in closing timelines, reconciliation processes, billing accuracy, or overall accounting productivity.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Pet insurance.

• Legal insurance.

• 401(k).

• Community Service Day.

• Spotlight Awards.

• National Sales Excellence Awards.

• CFSP Prep Certification Program.