Life is Good Looking for Controller at Hudson, NH Full Time

We’re glad you clicked and we want to know more. Let’s start with why you are looking for your next role. Your internal gyroscope has guided you and given you good judgment. You did the necessary, got the degree, gained the confidence, and met the challenges. Now you may be wondering “Is that all there is?”. Nope. We are saying a sad goodbye to our Controller who was just elevated to a more senior role at a friendly, local brand. (They stole her away AND we are happy for her). She leaves a capable, well-respected team for the next leader.

Within your reach is a great combination of money and meaning. You’ve found a company where your courage and compassion matter as much as your clout. At Life is Good the Finance team is a stable and valued strategic partner.

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• This role is based in Hudson, New Hampshire, and you will be working on-site on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with occasional trips to our Boston workplace.
• This application is unique and will take some time. We chose the questions with intention. If you don’t answer them, we’ll assume you’re not serious about joining the team. This is your chance to share more about yourself than a resume can convey. You may want to read all the questions before beginning your answers. Some find it helpful to compose answers in another format and paste them into the application
• Our compensation strategy combines robust market data for companies our size and an innovative bonus program
• Everyone who applies will get a response from a human. We know that’s not the norm and that’s ok

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YOUR OBJECTIVE

You ensure the financial operations at Life is Good are conducted accurately, ethically, and in compliance with relevant regulations and standards. You contribute to the financial well-being of the organization by providing insights, analyses, and recommendations to support our financial goals and strategic direction.

YOUR JOB

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Team Management

• Lead the Finance team to resolve issues and streamline processes in the following functions: Credit and Collections, Accounts Payable, Inventory Control, Financial Reporting

Financial Reporting

• Deliver accurate and timely preparation and analysis of the Life is Good financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
• Distribute monthly financial reports to the VP of Finance (for review and approval), management, and investors
• Manage all financial GL activities, including but not limited to posting monthly GL, A/P, Payroll, and Expensify entries with accuracy in LIG’s ERP system
• Ensure a good monthly cutoff of revenue and expenses
• Ensure internal controls are established and followed
• Maintain constant awareness of the Life is Good financial position and act to prevent problems and/or elevate to the VP of Finance

Compliance Audit

• Manage annual financial audit/review by outside accounting firm
• Manage other audits such as 401K audit, sales tax, workers compensation
• Ensure adherence to financial laws and guidelines
• Audit payroll processes quarterly to ensure accurate financial calculations

Budget and Forecasting

• Support the Budget and Inventory Director in preparating the quarterly financial forecasts and annual budget

Cash Management

• Manage all cash flow for the company and structure it to pay down debt as quickly as possible
• Report to the VP of Finance on Life is Good cash flow position and weekly forecast over the next two quarters

Other

• Prepare monthly commission reporting to the Wholesale representative force
• Collaborate with team and current insurance brokers and new bidders on the renewal of property, casualty, general liability, and workers compensation policies
• Prepare monthly and quarterly royalty reporting to Licensors

YOU’LL KNOW YOU’RE SUCCESSFUL WHEN

• Our Vice President of Finance, President, and Co-founders trust you to keep the financial controls in place
• Outside auditors judge that all controls are adequate in both of Life is Good’s locations and for all procedures and processes
• You and your team will be a cohesive unit and meet your annual goals
• You are considered a cultural leader

Requirements

Your Experience and Qualifications:

• You have a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting with a CPA or a Masters Degree in Finance
• You have 7-10 years of experience in a senior-level finance or accounting position
• You have demonstrated experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles
• You have a keen eye for detail and an ability to analyze complex financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections
• You enjoy doing frontline work in addition to supervising a team
• You have experience in training, evaluating, and managing multiple direct reports.
• You have experience evaluating performance and addressing issues with recommendations of change
• You have exceptional proficiency in MS Office and SAP

Your Personal Attributes

• You believe passionately in our mission and the Life is Good Superpowers
• You are skilled and comfortable working independently and as a part of a team of dynamic creative professionals
• You are known for your ability to give and receive feedback thoughtfully and constructively
• You are known as a natural leader who delivers results You have the desire and ability to think and act both strategically and tactically
• You have been successful at cultivating highly collaborative internal and external relationships
• You speak and write clearly, simply and succinctly
• You present a consistently steady and optimistic demeanor

Benefits

We’re located in beautiful, scenic Hudson, New Hampshire, and will soon be moving to a brand new facility surrounded by green space. We offer an on-site gym with showers, top quality Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) plan with a match, Paid Time Off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, Good Vibes Time (we pay you to volunteer for the non-profit cause of your choice) and Family Time. And we have dogs. Through your work, you’ll contribute to growing our social mission: The Playmaker Project.

Life is Good is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender orientation, or expression, marital status or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal or state law.