Controller, Marketplace Partnership

Summary

Join Front Row as their Controller and play a pivotal role in the company's global growth. This dynamic role demands both meticulous attention to detail and the ability to present to cross-functional teams. You will oversee financial management and reporting, lead a team of accountants, and drive process improvements. The ideal candidate possesses extensive accounting and finance experience, strong leadership skills, and expertise in financial reporting and analysis. Front Row offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a hybrid work model.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 6+ years of accounting/finance experience, including public accounting and industry experience
• Strong leadership and team management experience
• Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and variance analysis
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, lookups)
• Experience working with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)

Responsibilities

• Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled, and financial statements comply with GAAP (globally) and IFRS (regionally)
• Lead the preparation of financial reports, commentary, and analysis to support executive decision-making
• Assist in budget preparation and forecasting, ensuring financial accuracy and alignment with company goals
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3-5 accountants, fostering a high-performance culture. Partner with Accounting Team in Germany
• Manage workload allocation, set performance goals, and conduct regular evaluations
• Implement and maintain internal controls to mitigate financial risks
• Drive process improvements within accounting operations to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Support external audit and tax processes, liaising with auditors and tax firms
• Oversee financial system integrations and ERP enhancements (NetSuite preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CMA certification
• Experience in a consumer product company or ecommerce environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives and adapt to a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Bonus
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO and Summer Fridays
• Wellness and commuter benefits
• Hybrid working model (remote candidates will be considered)
• 401k