Purpose of Position:

Reporting to the EVP/CFO, the Corporate Controller leads and manages all facets of Corporate Accounting, the financial reporting processes, including all external reports in compliance with GAAP, and internal financial reporting. The Corporate Controller is to corroborate with FP&A, the business unit controller(s) and others to challenge and support the business strategy and business planning to maximize benefits and returns to the business. In addition, this position is responsible for overseeing the Accounts Payable and Payroll functions for the Company. The Corporate Controller is expected to lead, manage, and motivate finance team members within the Corporate accounting/finance department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes and preparation of financial statements to ensure compliance with US GAAP and Company policies. Communicate and explain accounting issues and evolving accounting guidance to the management team.
• Coordination of annual audit (June 30 year-end) with external auditors.
• Analyzes monthly financial performance and provides an insightful review of the business. Also, coordinates prepares and analyze key matters for reporting to FTD stakeholders and external auditors.
• Assist with various special projects, including acquisitions/divestitures, evaluation and implementation of new accounting guidance and other financial analysis, as needed.
• Attend continuing education to stay current on key emerging topics
• Establish, maintain, and document appropriate internal controls to support organizational goals.
• Lead, manage, and develop business planning analyses -- budgets, forecasts, and financial impacts of business strategies, actions, and plans. Monitor performance against planned targets, proactively identifying where risks and opportunities exist in the financial plans and coordination across the business team to address such.
• Develop, manage, and motivate financial staff. Provide leadership and management of the financial team in the completion of all daily/weekly/monthly responsibilities.
• Acts as the principal liaison between finance and other operational functions, including sales and marketing, customer service, billing, and other operational areas. Act as liaison and participate with other divisional areas for the company to ensure -- appropriate coordination and knowledge sharing.
• Participate in operational decisions; make strategic recommendations to divisional and Executive management to maximize benefits and returns to the business.
• Complete special financial and administrative projects as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A bachelor's degree and CPA or MBA with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial statements and accounting reports.
• Strong computer skills, including Excel and Word.
• Experience with consolidation and reporting systems (JDE, TM1) preferred.
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees and management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work well in a deadline-driven, fast-paced, team environment.
• Proven ability to develop process improvements.
• Demonstrated initiative, self-motivation, and sound judgment in resolving issues.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Attention to detail, ability to multi-task, strong analytical skills required.
• High energy, positive, collaborative, approachable work style, and ability to see all tasks through to 100% completion with a very high level of customer satisfaction.