Controller - eCommerce

Summary

Join a high-growth private equity-backed e-commerce company as a Controller, overseeing financial and accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA or CMA certification preferred
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting and financial
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and e-commerce-specific financial practices
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems, with experience in e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify, Magento)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• ECommerce Start-Up experience preferred
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Naturally inquisitive, deeply analytical, and an independent thinker
• Fundamental understanding of financial statements
• Ability to retrieve and analyze information from various financial and operational systems
• Strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all financial statements, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting
• Maintain the financial systems, including NetSuite, to support accounting and reporting needs
• Provide training and support to finance team members on system usage and best practices
• Manage and mentor the accounting team, fostering a collaborative environment that attracts, retains, and develops top talent
• Ensure staff understand their roles and responsibilities and achieve their potential
• Work with department heads to enhance internal controls, understand business needs, and support operations
• Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment
• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for various annual audits