Controller - Zwilling J.A. Henckels : Job Details

We are seeking a Controller to work in our Pleasantville, NY office, who will report to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and will be responsible for oversight of all accounting activities.

The Controller will lead all day-to-day financial operations and supervise a team of 11 staff members including functional responsibility for accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash application. The Controller will ensure the company has the systems and procedures in place to support effective program implementation and conduct flawless audits.

For over 285 years, ZWILLING J.A. Henckels has offered premium products that enhance the lives of professional and home chefs worldwide. Since its start as an esteemed cutlery brand, the company has grown to include a coveted collection of cookware, flatware, glassware and kitchen gadgets. Tradition, quality, innovation, and craftsmanship are its ingredients for success.

The Controller will be responsible for the following:

• Overseeing all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage all accounting operations, including AR, A/P, GL, and Cost Accounting.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.
• Prepare and publish timely reports required internally and by corporate office.
• Manage Intercompany Reconciliation and foreign exchange accounting.
• Partner with HR Team on all payroll and benefits.
• Maintain internal controls and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, and expenditures. This includes the Internal Control Systems (ICS) for our corporate office and the annual internal control audit.
• Coordinate all audit activity including the annual year end audit and 401k audit.
• Manage and lead the accounting and accounts payable teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting with a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Accounting.
• CPA Required.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experienced with ERP systems SAP Hana is preferred.
• Experienced with QuickBooks preferred.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, relationship builder.
• Outstanding collaboration skills.
• Experience with coaching and developing employees at all levels.
• Skilled communicator who works well while managing multiple priorities.
• Must have quality and integrity at the top of mind to support business requirements.
• Sound organizational skills: planning, expediting, prioritizing and multi-tasking.
• Professional attitude and ability to adapt and manage change.

We offer great benefits including competitive salary, medical & dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, and employee discounts. If you're interested in being part of a prominent, global culinary company, submit your resume with salary requirements today!

Compensation Range: $165,000.00-$185,000.00 Base Salary contingent upon experience.

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