Financial Controller

ABOUT STONEY CLOVER LANE

Stoney Clover Lane is a fully-customizable luxury lifestyle & accessories brand designed to spark self-expression & elevate the everyday experience. Created by sisters Kendall & Libby Glazer, Stoney Clover Lane represents a fun-filled, adventure-driven attitude that can be applied to anything from organization to personal style. In addition to an endless passion for our products, our customers love to engage with our brand in any way they can—whether that’s through social media, at one of our 6 brick-&-mortar stores, or by attending one of our expertly curated brand events.

With products this colorful & fun, it’s only natural that the Stoney Clover Lane employees are just as vibrant as the collections we create. We are a team of highly-talented, motivated, out-of-the-box thinkers that see every challenge as an opportunity & every day as a new chance to innovate.

Overview:

The Financial Controller is primarily responsible for the accounting and reporting function and financial controls, including but not limited to overseeing the monthly reporting, cash flow management, tax management, cost base management, systems development and maintaining a control environment.

Responsibilities:

• Leader of internal accounting team, with a clear focus on their development & future succession planning
• Responsible for assuring all financial transactions are in compliance with GAAP. Develop local policies, SOPs and procedures where needed
• Facilitate and complete monthly close procedures in a timely and accurate manner including preparation of monthly reconciliation of all key balance sheet accounts and supporting schedules
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly and annual financial results including performance packs (with variances to budget, forecast and last year) and monthly financial control packs
• Oversee general ledger, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition
• Effective management of the cash conversion cycle, including management and reporting of cash flow on regular basis including variance analysis to budget and forecasts
• Manage day to day accounting activities and identify and implement more efficient and automated processes and procedures
• Prepare monthly expense reports for departmental managers with variances to budget and forecasts. Identify areas for costs savings and efficiencies
• Prepare information required for monthly, quarterly and annual tax returns
• Review and ensure strong financial controls are maintained in the business
• Works closely with CFO/COO in the preparation of budget and financial forecasts as well as monthly performance to explain variances

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and CPA
• 12+ years accounting experience with increasing responsibility; experience in a fast growing startup preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint; ideally understanding of NetSuite.
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication, customer service and analytical skills
• Solid understanding of GAAP
• Experience implementing internal control procedures
• Ability to interact face to face with senior management with confidence and credibility
• Ability to provide financial support and handle multiple tasks within an open and interactive environment
• Proven coaching and leadership skills for team development
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional organization techniques and attention to detail
• Proactive individual looking to continuously take on additional responsibility and improve processes and procedures
• Ability to work under pressure of tight deadlines