Job description

Who we are: Visual Comfort & Co. is the premier resource for decorative and architectural lighting, ceiling fans, system controls and automated shading solutions from the most influential designers in the world. We are proud to offer a market-leading range of premium products across categories, styles and price points, remaining committed to beautiful design and, above all, a world-class customer experience. This position has overall responsibility for ensuring company financial transactions are accumulated, classified and recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP standards and all regulatory requirements. This position is responsible for the execution of various accounting functions, including General Ledger and Monthly Close, Accounts Payable, Revenue and related commercial expenses such as commissions and royalties, AR, Inventory/costing, Payroll and Benefits, Long-lived assets (including leases, fixed assets and intangibles), Cash Management, Financial Analysis, Tax matters and compliance, and Management and Financial Reporting. The role collaborates with the financial planning and analysis, other accounting operations, and business partners on a variety of topics, including accounting, financial reporting, compliance, audit and tax matters. Visual Comfort Offers: Work-Life Balance: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm Training & Development: A comprehensive and structured training program, complemented by ongoing education and opportunities for career advancement. Paid Time Off: Generous vacation accrual and paid time off policies. Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year, in addition to 2 floating holidays. Compensation: Competitive compensation plan Health Benefits: Visual Comfort pays the majority of employees medical, vision, and dental coverage, available starting the first of the month following your start date. Insurance: Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability coverage. Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%, available beginning the first of the month following your hire date. How success is defined: Executes the timely production of accurate, reliable monthly divisional financial statements to satisfy internal and external reporting requirements for various accounting functions and ensures compliance with internal controls, accounting policies and procedures Performs financial close activities for various accounting functions including month-end journal entries and accruals, supporting schedules, reconciliations, disclosures and internal controls. Performs financial reporting and compilation for various operations and commercials matters, such as commissions, royalties, vendors, government authorities, among others Participates in various tax activities including compilation, filing and payments, monitoring of requirements and changes thereto, audits, and support on business process changes and related tax implications Engages with external auditors (financial, debt, tax and operational related) to provide required documentation and analysis for audits. Executes unit cash flow and liquidity transactions, initiatives and reporting to ensure sufficient liquidity and compliance with corporate objectives Supports finance in periodic and annual operating and capital budget process Active in process documentation, cross-training, benchmarking, and key metric reporting Identifies, directs and leads finance and process improvements (e.g. close and reporting, system/ERP implementation and enhancements), technology enhancements and automation, data analytics, and master data governance and maintenance activities Promotes business partnerships with other departments, e.g., warehousing and distribution, commercial and customer experience, invoice to cash teams (credit, invoicing, cash app, collections) and other enabling functions (IT, HR, Procurement, etc.) to improve operational performance and efficiency Ad hoc requests and other projects from senior management (e.g. acquisition integrations, strategic initiatives, funding/capital matters, etc.) What you will bring: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required 4+ years’ experience in corporate accounting Minimum 2+ years in Public Accounting and CPA preferred Experience in accounting for an enterprise with >$250 million in annual revenue ERP experience; D365/Microsoft, SAP Business One or Oracle/JD Edwards highly desirable Ability to prioritize and complete tasks efficiently Diligence, strong analytical and decision-making skills Excellent organizational skills and ability to work well under stress Works well in a team environment Advanced level Excel skills and familiarity with other Microsoft Office applications Ability to effectively present information, written and verbal, to provide meaningful response from top management, peers, and partners Self-starter, proactive and motivated with demonstrated persistence in overcoming obstacles to achieve goals. Utilizes sound judgment, professionalism, and malleability to meet evolving deadlines and deliverables Compensation Range: $95,000 - $110,000 Compensation is based on individual factors, including skill set, relevant experience, and work location #LI-Onsite

Requirements

Must-haves

Work-Life Balance: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Training & Development: A comprehensive and structured training program, complemented by ongoing education and opportunities for career advancement.
Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year, in addition to 2 floating holidays.
Compensation: Competitive compensation plan
Performs financial close activities for various accounting functions including month-end journal entries and accruals, supporting schedules, reconciliations, disclosures and internal controls.
Performs financial reporting and compilation for various operations and commercials matters, such as commissions, royalties, vendors, government authorities, among others
Participates in various tax activities including compilation, filing and payments, monitoring of requirements and changes thereto, audits, and support on business process changes and related tax implications
Engages with external auditors (financial, debt, tax and operational related) to provide required documentation and analysis for audits.
Executes unit cash flow and liquidity transactions, initiatives and reporting to ensure sufficient liquidity and compliance with corporate objectives
Supports finance in periodic and annual operating and capital budget process
Active in process documentation, cross-training, benchmarking, and key metric reporting
Ad hoc requests and other projects from senior management (e.g. acquisition integrations, strategic initiatives, funding/capital matters, etc.)
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required
4+ years’ experience in corporate accounting
Experience in accounting for an enterprise with >$250 million in annual revenue
ERP experience; D365/Microsoft, SAP Business One or Oracle/JD Edwards highly desirable
Ability to prioritize and complete tasks efficiently
Diligence, strong analytical and decision-making skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to work well under stress
Works well in a team environment
Advanced level Excel skills and familiarity with other Microsoft Office applications
Ability to effectively present information, written and verbal, to provide meaningful response from top management, peers, and partners
Self-starter, proactive and motivated with demonstrated persistence in overcoming obstacles to achieve goals. Utilizes sound judgment, professionalism, and malleability to meet evolving deadlines and deliverables

Nice-to-haves

Minimum 2+ years in Public Accounting and CPA preferred

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401(K)

Paid Time Off