Corporate Controller

D'Addario & Company is the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of musical instrument accessories, trusted by musicians globally. As a U.S.-based manufacturing company, we take pride in our commitment to cutting-edge automation, sustainable practices, and giving back through the D'Addario Foundation—providing music education access to underserved communities. At D'Addario, our success is built on a culture of curiosity, passion, candor, family, and responsibility.

Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, the Corporate Controller, will lead all financial operations, including reporting, global consolidations, budgeting and forecasting, strategic analysis, and executive support. The Controller will also optimize financial systems and processes—such as the INFOR ERP upgrade—and provide critical insights to the Vice President of Finance and executive leadership. Direct reports include theAssociate Director Global Finance & Treasury, Accounting Manager, Payroll Manager, Accounts Receivable Manager, and Accounting Staff—with potential future additions such as Cost Accounting Manager, Budget & Planning Director, and European Accounting Manager.

This is a hybrid role and will require the candidate to work on-site in the Farmingdale office three days a week.
Here at D'Addario, not only do we offer a competitive compensation package, but the opportunity to build a career with one of the most highly regarded organizations in the music industry. We are eager to connect with individuals with all types of diverse backgrounds, thinking and perspectives.

Just a few of the benefits and perks of working at D'Addario:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Assisted Reproduction/Fertility benefits
• Prioritize investing in your future with our 401k plan. Once eligible, we'll contribute 3% of your total annual compensation (and potentially up to an additional 7%) regardless of how much you choose to contribute to the plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible sick day policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Enhanced Short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounts on D'Addario products and merchandise
• Company jam nights, holiday parties and special events
• An awesome team of colleagues who are passionate about what they do

Responsibilities

• Oversee all core accounting functions, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Receivable, payroll, and cash management, ensuring operational efficiency and financial accuracy
• Oversee preparation of annual financial budgets, forecasts, and monthly/annual financial statements
• Lead the finance team's role in the INFOR ERP upgrade, ensuring system alignment with reporting, cost accounting, and controls; oversee data migration and team training globally
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to protect company assets and ensure full compliance with GAAP
• Provide timely and reliable financial statements and reports to the Vice President of Finance for internal and external use
• Check signing and wire payment responsibilities to help ensure accurate and timely processing/payment of A/P
• Coordinate global year end audits and other annual/quarterly procedures with outside accountants
• Manage accounting for international operations, including multi-currency transactions, foreign exchange, and transfer pricing; ensure accurate reporting across global entities
• Coordinate and participate in due diligence of potential acquisitions
• Perform strategic analysis
• Assist CFAO, President, Vice President of Finance, Corporate Tax Director and Business Unit Leaders as needed
• Support family ownership and estate tax planning by providing financial data and analysis to external advisors, in coordination with the VP of Finance
• Ad hoc reporting and special projects
• Coordinate reporting needs of non-financial departments with the assistance of other Finance Dept personnel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required; CPA highly preferred
• 10 + years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role as a Controller or Assistant Controller
• MS Excel, MS Word, MS Powerpoint and MS Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Needs to have the ability to learn the AS400, Mapics/Infor, Browser/BI tools, and Sharepoint
• Manufacturing and International distribution experience highly preferred
• Experience with INFOR ERP, particularly during major implementations or upgrade, highly preferred.
• Knowledge of Estate Tax Planning preferred

The base pay range for this role would be commensurate with experience: $185-$200k annually