· We are fanatical about creating value for our brand sellers, customers, and Ambr Group's team members
· We’d rather write the rules than follow someone else’s – there is always a better wayto do things
· When it comes to building a world-class business, we shouldn’t compromise betweenhard work and enjoying the journey – if we’re not having fun, we’re failing.
Summary:
- We are a high-growth private equity-backed e-commerce company seeking a Controller responsible for overseeing the financial and accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and compliance with regulatory standards. This role involves managing the financial activities related to online sales, digital marketing expenses, and logistics costs.
- The successful candidate will have worked in a high-growth private equity environment, led a finance team through the transition from a start-up, and worked with company leadership to recommend control, policies, and process improvements.
Key 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.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or CMA certification preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 6-10 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.
Working Conditions:
- Remote environment with occasional travel as required.
- May require extended hours during peak reporting periods.