Assistant Controller
Company: The Childrens Place
Location: Secaucus
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Location:Secaucus, New JerseyJob Summary:The Assistant
Controller role is a critical role within the accounting and
finance organization for The Childrens Place. The role is primarily
focused on coordination and management of the Companys global
accounting close process and will support both external financial
reporting and monthly departmental reporting as well ensure SOX
compliance. The Director will oversee four accountants but will
also work cross functionally with the entire accounting team as
well as other internal departments and outside service
providers.Responsibilities:Key Accountabilities:
- Governs the close process, supporting audits, and reconciling
major financial statements
- Supports Accounting Operations
- Accountable for the resources and activities to execute a
timely period end close and ensure accuracy of the companys
financial reporting
- Establish, monitor, and enforce accounting policies and
procedures in compliance with GAAP
- Analyze accounts for reasonableness and ensure proper financial
controls are in place
- Assist auditors with financial information and schedules
- Lead external reporting processes:
- Earnings per share schedule for the company
- Management's Discussion, Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations on a quarterly basis
- 10-K, Annual Reports and Proxies
- Reconcile Income Statements and Balance Sheets
- Ensure financial systems are operating to finance
expectations
- Ensure compliance with internal control / SOX policies and
procedures
- Continuously improve work procedures and processes, including
documentation, process mapping and efficiency improvements
- Work with direct reports to establish performance goals and
objectives for each year and monitor and advise on the progress to
enhance the professional development of team
- Provide training and development to new and existing staff as
neededEducation and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting
- C.P.A. license required, with a mix private and public
experience
- 10+ years of corporate accounting and/or audit experience with
at least 2+ years in a supervisory role
- Experience in retail and/or consumer products
- Experience in SAP, Hyperion or similar controllership systems
and applications
- US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
- IFRS and multi-country GAAP familiarity and working
knowledge
- Knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills a must
- Detail oriented and deadline driven with good analytical,
organization, and communication skills
- Ability to work with all levels of management and
associates
- Able to present financial data in a concise, logical and useful
manner
- Ability to think proactively and work in a highly collaborative
and high paced environment
- Progressive supervisory experience (practical one-to-one
coaching and interaction; open, two-way communication; effective
delegation; and quick, intense training)make our PLACE yoursWANTED:
Really motivated people ready to work and learn.Being a part of our
team takes collaboration and hard work. We want Moms, Dads, and
especially the kids who are rocking our clothes, to connect with
and be proud of our brand.As the #1 Childrens Specialty Apparel
Retailer in North America, every employee is an integral part of
our success. With over 1,100 stores in 19 countries spanning 5
continents, a booming 24-7 website, plus millions of active social
media fans, we're always looking for passionate, talented people to
grow with us.If youre interested in making our PLACE yours, click
apply!
Keywords: The Childrens Place, New York , Assistant Controller, Accounting, Auditing , Secaucus, New York
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