Assistant Controller

Dreamwear is a leading wholesale intimate apparel and sleepwear company, looking to hire an Assistant Controller to manage the Finance team and oversee the responsibilities of AP/AR Accounting and the necessary financial reporting required by the company. Our ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting (or related field), 2+ years in a managerial position, a sharp eye for details and strong organizational skills. He or she must be a proven expert with time management and demonstrated ability to meet hard deadlines. This individual will oversee these essential responsibilities:

• Lead the month-end close and consolidation process across the organization on a monthly basis
• Prepare the monthly internal reporting package for executive teams and present the results and findings
• Manage and assist in the lead of the Corporate Accounting team and oversee other areas within the accounting organization, such as AR, AP and Financial Reporting.
• Will be the key contact for external auditors for all financial statement reviews/annual audits and preparation of tax returns
• Be proactive in identifying and implementing process improvements across the organization to increase efficiency within financial reporting
• Oversees, monitors and works to improve accounting procedures, internal controls and database management
• Audits workflow to ensure that all accounting transactions are processed accurately and in compliance with industry standards
• Reconciles the general ledger and balance sheet
• Monitors the asset capitalization policy and the recording of depreciation
• Conduct account reconciliation and analysis
• Assist in the monthly and yearly closing
• Review monthly bank reconciliations
• Assist in the implementation of FASB changes 

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Accounting or Finance; Professional Certification (CPA) preferred but not required
• Mix of both public & private sector experience required.
• 2 years managerial experience in the financial management of an organization; wholesale/apparel industry experience is a plus
• Experience with bank factoring process highly recommended 
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Strong Computer skills: facility with MS Office especially Excel and PowerPoint required, knowledge of accounting system desirable (Microsoft Dynamics GP)
• Knowledge of reading and researching EDI is a plus
• Multi-tasking, highly organized, and able to meet tight deadlines
• Detailed oriented, quick learner, and able to work in a high-volume and fast-paced environment
• Exceptional Excel skills

* This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. The responsibilities can be changed orally or in writing at any time by the discretion of management.