Controller

At Brightmore Brands, we're all about sustainability and making a difference. We run a network of thrift stores that include EcoThrift, Texas Thrift, Unique Thrift, and MyThriftStores across California, New York, New Jersey, Minnesota, and Texas. Every day, we sort through over 231,000 pounds of items to help keep usable goods out of landfills. By reselling and recycling apparel, we reduce waste and help fund important social causes. Our mission is to create a more sustainable retail system that's good for the planet and gives back to the community.

Job Summary

As a
Controller
, you will oversee the accounting function, including general ledger and financial reporting, revenue recognition, payroll entry, accounts payable, cash management, treasury operations, and compliance with debt covenants. Partnering closely with the CFO, you will play a key role in establishing and maintaining strong policies, procedures, and internal controls while supporting a variety of strategic business initiatives. You will ensure the timely and accurate reporting of the company's financial performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and direct all aspects of accounting and finance operations, overseeing all transactions related to general ledger, receivables, payables, auditing, and tax compliance (income and sales/use tax).
• Prepare, review and ensure the accurate reporting of monthly financial statements in a timely manner and analyze company's financial results with respect to profits, trends, costs and compliance with budgets.
• Develop and maintain all necessary accounting policies and systems, including general ledger and financial reporting. Ensuring that records are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Oversee and implement effective internal controls; ensure the Company maintains compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting
• Liaise with Financial Planning & Analysis team to understand revenue and cost drivers and define appropriate reports for tracking.
• Lead annual financial statement audit and other engagements requiring independent, third-party reviews and address and respond to issues as required.
• Ensure all tax filings are timely and accurate and leverage internal and external resources to address issues and audits.
• Evaluate current processes and procedures to identify opportunities for improvement and develop and implement solutions, new practices and automation systems to drive efficiencies within the department.
• Manage an efficient, timely, accurate month-end close by incorporating improvements into an existing process.
• Prepare and analyze general ledger accounts, account reconciliations and account analysis/audit schedules.
• Perform ad-hoc analyses and projects as dictated by business needs
• Manage treasury and cash management.
• Evaluate the need for accounting reserves and review supporting analysis.
• Monitor and assess the performance of the accounting department's staff to create a high engagement, high performance culture including hiring, on-boarding, performance metrics and evaluations, development plans, coaching, recognition and disciplinary action activities.
• Ensure effective management of department resources and supervise, guide, train and assist staff with assignments, priorities, issues and workload.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the department.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• 5-8 years of accounting experience is required.
• CPA certification is preferred.
• Retail industry accounting experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, and related accounting standards (inventory, leases, revenue recognition).
• Proven expertise in financial processes, including monthly close, reporting, and forecasting.
• Skilled in project ownership and cross-functional collaboration from initiation to completion.
• Effective team leader with the ability to inspire, develop, and manage diverse teams.
• Excellent communicator, able to present complex financial information clearly to all levels of stakeholders.

Physical and Scheduling Requirements

• Work is primarily performed in an office setting, with extensive use of computers, email, phone and video conferencing platforms.
• Must be able to remain seated for long periods of time.
• Standard business hours apply.