Controller-Finance Director

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Job description

TOP PICK GLOBAL, INC. - ROCKET DOG, KELSI DAGGER BROOKLYN

About the Company:

Do you have a sense of Fashion & Footwear? Are you a change catalyst? Do you enjoy working hard to make a difference yet want a great work-life balance? If so, come join our family at Top Pick Global, headquartered in downtown LA's hip Fashion District.

Top Pick Global is an international Footwear company with offices located in London, New York, and Los Angeles. We are home to Rocket Dog that has been one of the leading fashion brands for juniors since 1997 while remaining true to its California roots. Kelsi Dagger Brooklyn is a brand that takes a cue from thoughtful American craftsmanship and is a representative of a style that defines Brooklyn's cultural narrative. Our continued focus on a fashion-forward, innovative attitude starts at the top and continues throughout the company.

At Top Pick Global we know that every employee has something important to say and that every employee is integral to our success. We are a family-friendly organization, that understands the importance of work/home balance, and quality of life. We offer hybrid work from home/ office, superior health, dental and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, commuter assistance, close to Mero train station, cafes and restaurants, with a fabulous world-class work-space (our kitchen is always loaded with goodies).

Financial Controller/ Director Financial Reporting & Analysis

The Finance Director/ Controller will oversee the company's financial results, ensure monthly reporting objectives and management expected analyses are delivered accurately on time. Recommend actions for improving efficiencies/profitability across all brands and businesses, adding value to the business. The assessment and improvement of current internal controls and procedures will be expected. This candidate will be a key member of the finance/accounting team and must be self-directed as well as be highly motivated to assume a leadership role in the strategic financial management of the company. This individual needs to be tech-savvy and understand the importance of the company's multi-channel goals and alignment of finance with the strategies.

Essential Responsibilities

· Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will oversee all aspects of company finances and ensures control over the company's financial statements, assets, and systems.

· Maintains the company's system of accounts and recommends new methods for improving reporting and analysis.

· Manage all accounting operations including G/L, A/R (including credit and collections), A/P, Cash reporting, Bank accounts, 3rd party lenders, banks, auditors, etc.

· Prepare and assist CFO with Budgets, Forecasts, and analysis including supporting schedules

· Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements, budget/fcst vs. actual variance analysis, and reporting of key performance indicators

· Ensures the accuracy of accounting systems and financial reporting and develops internal controls and financial reporting policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.

· Prepare management reports on a monthly, quarterly (board pack), and annual basis

· Consolidation reporting and analysis (US & UK)

· Oversee and report the opex spend by dept and by channel, providing variance analyses to forecast/ budget

· Monitor cash flow, bank accounts, and other financial transactions

· Responsible for the company's federal, state, and local tax compliance, including managing external tax advisors

· Supervise financial team and other employees in the facilitation of day-to-day operations, including the tracking of financial data, invoicing, payroll, AR, AP, banking, treasury, tax filings, audit, etc.

· Review all key contracts and agreements on a regular basis.

· Assist management with ad-hoc value add projects

· Responsible to recruit, train and develop a new efficient accounting team

· Ability to lead an entire Accounting Function and be a business partner to operations

· Change agent with a results orientation - proven capacity to get things done

· Lead FP&A (budgets/ forecasts); prepare board packs and management summaries