Financial Controller - 17170

• Year-end package delivered on time with minimal last-minute issues

• Smooth coordination with external accountants

• Clear, well-supported reconciliations

(Begins once Project #1 is on track)

• Improve NetSuite data integrity and GL posting accuracy

• Refine chart of accounts structure and usage

• Improve inventory and COGS accuracy, including valuation logic and landed cost considerations

• Reduce manual rework in the PO → receiving → vendor bill (3-way match) process

• Implement finance-side close routines and checklists to improve monthly close readiness

• Use standard NetSuite functionality wherever possible

• Recommend and coordinate customizations with a third-party partner when necessary

• Increased trust in NetSuite financial data

• Reduced manual workarounds

• Clear workflows and exception handling

• Improved close stability and scalability

• Works with an internal finance team:

  • Associate Manager (strong)

  • Junior Accounting Clerk (requires coaching/support)

• Provides guidance and oversight without formal people management responsibility

• Collaborates closely with Operations and IT (NetSuite administrators)

• Operates with no access to banking platforms

• No major changes without President approval

• Minor changes allowed with proactive communication

• Focus on project leadership and team guidance, not day-to-day transaction processing

• Proven experience supporting year-end review or audit engagements during ERP and/or entity transitions

• Advanced NetSuite expertise, including implementations or major system overhauls

• Strong retail and inventory accounting experience (multi-location, ecommerce, warehouse/DC)

• Practical process operator who improves controls and reduces manual effort

• Clear communicator able to work remotely and manage deadlines across teams

• Experience coaching finance teams through change

• AI knowledge or experience is a strong bonus

• FY2025 year-end completed and delivered on time

• NetSuite materially stabilized with improved data integrity and workflows

• Documentation, process notes, and training materials prepared for the incoming permanent Controller