Assistant Controller

Overview

This full-time accounting position is based in Wharton, TX, with opportunities to work from branch offices in Texas or Florida. Exceptional candidates may be considered for a full-time remote arrangement, though travel to company locations multiple times a year will be required.

Responsibilities

Accounting Duties

• Review work for accuracy, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and corporate policies.
• Monitor royalty contracts and manage related revenue recognition.
• Assist with and review vouchers, invoices, reports, and other payables.
• Perform periodic review and analysis of inventoried assets across multiple locations.
• Review invoices for fixed asset determination.
• Schedule and conduct periodic inventory and fixed asset counts and reconciliations.
• Review general ledger reconciliations, including monthly bank reconciliations.
• Review monthly accruals and other journal entries as needed.

Close and Reporting

• Coordinate with Retail and Corporate Controllers to ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual close and reporting.
• Prepare monthly operating reports detailing actual and forecasted results.
• Conduct monthly cash flow forecasting.
• Prepare and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Prepare annual budgets for all locations.
• Coordinate audits of company accounts.
• Prepare reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing processes across multiple locations.
• Review company financial statements for accuracy and clarity.

Other Responsibilities

• Support creation and adherence to segment policies and procedures.
• Assist with process improvement and optimization of NetSuite ERP.
• Help develop operational and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy.
• Communicate accounting areas effectively with operations.
• Maintain a commitment to safeguarding company assets.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality appropriate for a private, closely held company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration required; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience.
• Proficiency or familiarity with NetSuite, JD Edwards, Hubble, and Power BI preferred.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and capable with Microsoft Word.
• Strong business acumen and problem-solving skills.
• Results-oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Detail-oriented and adaptable to competing demands.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.

Location

• Position open only to residents of Texas and Florida.
• Preferred work location is the Wharton, TX office or branch offices in Texas or Florida.
• Full-time remote work may be considered for exceptional candidates, with required travel to company locations multiple times per year.

Compensation & Benefits

Details regarding compensation and benefits are not specified in this listing.