Job Description
The Controller is a strategic financial leader responsible for overseeing Rally House’s accounting operations, ensuring the integrity of financial systems, and guiding the company’s fiscal health. This role manages all aspects of financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls, providing actionable insights through strategic analysis to support operational efficiency and sustainable growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead the accounting function with a strong command of US GAAP and financial principles, fostering a high-performance team culture.
- Design, implement, and continuously improve financial controls, policies, procedures and technology to safeguard company assets.
- Oversee the monthly and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting.
- Support the preparation and analysis of budgets and forecasts, while leading variance reports, enabling strategic decision-making.
- Manage external audits and coordinate with auditors to ensure compliance and transparency.
- Drive process improvements across financial operations, including reconciliation, reporting cycles, and fixed asset management.
- Monitor capital expenditures and fixed asset planning monthly.
- Prepare ad-hoc financial analyses and reports to support leadership initiatives and business planning.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including timely filing of financial reports and proactive legislative monitoring.
- Maintain confidentiality of financial data and strategic plans.
- Lead and develop accounting team members, promoting collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
- Deliver results under tight deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced retail environment.
Skills and Knowledge
Ability to oversee multiple legal entities under varying organizational structures, Excellent communication and leadership skills, Experience managing financial processes, budgets, and performance metrics, Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite experience a plus), Expertise in auditing, accounting, and corporate finance, Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting requirementsQualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience; CPA or CMA certification preferred; experience in public accounting, retail, or multi-unit environments a plus; demonstrated success in financial leadership positions; proven ability to manage teams and meet organizational goals.
Physical Requirements: Ability to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipment; able to clearly view and read information on a computer screen; occasionally lift or move items up to 15 pounds.
Pay Range
$125,000.00 - $155,000.00Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
Open job postingAbout the company
Rally House is a specialty retail store that carries all things local, operating over 300 stores nationwide. They offer a competitive benefits package and development opportunities for their employees.