Controller - Palmetto Moon

Palmetto Moon, a rapidly growing, highly profitable 11 store lifestyle specialty chain headquartered in Charleston, SC. We are private equity owned and looking to expand, adding many more of our exciting stores throughout the Southeast. For more information on Palmetto Moon please visit www.palmettomoononline.com. 

The Controller will be a key member of the executive team, reporting to the CEO. The Company is well positioned for substantial growth, so the Controller should work well in a very fast paced environment, willing to take on many roles and to assist others on the management team to optimize their decisions. Responsibilities include:

• Manage all day-to-day accounting operations of the accounting department, including accounts payable, inventory, fixed asset, lease, multi-unit retail and other accounting requirements. 
• Manage month-end GAAP closings and reporting, ensuring timely reporting and responsiveness based on due dates for management, investors and lenders.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reporting and analysis to measure performance. Initiate corrective recommendations, when required.
• Identify and implement efficiencies within the accounting function and across the business.
• Establish and maintain internal controls to support the financial infrastructure
• Manage annual budget process for all departments, ensuring all due dates and deadlines are met.
• Ensure policies and procedures are in compliance with professional standards and all regulatory requirements. Research, evaluate and interpret new or existing accounting pronouncements, standards and other regulations applicable to the organization.
• Manage annual external audit process and tax preparation with external auditors.
  

• 7-10+ years of progressive accounting professional experience, with at least 5 years as a Controller, preferably for a private equity-backed portfolio company.
• CPA with a bachelor degree in accounting, business or finance.
• Retail industry experience, including an understanding of retail operating metrics, inventory management, prospective store site analysis and other analysis.
• Excellent organization, written and verbal communication skills. 
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting systems and experience in implementation and/or conversion of accounting systems preferred.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in interacting with all levels of Management and other Associates.
  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.