Sundance Holdings Group, LLC Looking for Controller at Salt Lake City, UT Full Time

Company Description

Sundance… A Place. An Idea. Celebrating and Enriching the Human Experience.

Job Description

Sundance is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Controller to join our team. Sundance is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer with headquarters located in Salt Lake City, UT. Founded in 1969 by Robert Redford, Sundance is a unique brand that supports artistic endeavors and focuses on creativity, originality, and inspiration.

Summary

As the Controller, you will oversee the overall accounting function, including financial reporting, accounts payable, and payroll.

Responsibilities

Organizational

• Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement company financial performance and evaluation processes.
• Organize the company’s financial planning and analysis staff for optimal effectiveness.
• Regular, predictable attendance and punctuality are required in this role.

Budgetary

• Implement and follow-through with system of collecting departmental budgetary needs.
• Establish monthly schedules for analysis and feedback with department heads for rolling twelve-month budget.
• Maintain budget schedules and files for annual preparation of operating plan and budget.
• Monitor and report any deviations from established budgets to departments and senior management for active response.
• Measure performance of managers in adhering to budgetary requirements.

Accounting Policy & Departmental Development

• Manage development of standard operating and internal control policies and procedures.
• Oversee annual and other audit functions and responsibilities.
• Oversee accounting and accounts payable staff to insure the most accurate tracking of accounting and department information.
• Oversee closing process to insure accurate transactional posting from all ancillary systems.
• Develop and implement performance-based budgetary control systems to plan and consistently meet company objectives.
• Provide informed financial input into the development of company planning calendars.
• Facilitate continual upgrading of the skill sets of accounting personnel.
• Responsible for the overall evaluation and timely reviews of accounting staff.
• Assist in developing training programs to educate non-financial managers in the understanding and interpretation of financial reports and budget-related information.

Financial

• Negotiate for best rates of merchant card processing fees and corporate insurance premiums.
• Reinforce bank lines of credit, simplifying banking relationships and reducing overall costs wherever possible.
• Collaborate with CFO to coordinate and manage negotiations to secure necessary working capital and term loan financing.
• Coordinate payment terms with purchasing to best match the corporate seasonal business cycle to improve balance sheet liquidity ratios.

Reporting & Systems Development

• Design, recommend and implement systems to enhance company analytical capabilities.
• Design, recommend and implement optimal management and financial reporting systems (demand-to-net reporting, weekly management reporting, monthly internal and external reporting packages, etc.).
• Develop methods and models for calculating cost of capital, evaluating capital structure, and risk-adjusted return on investment for key projects.
• Design and develop catalog marketing costing model and tracking systems.
• Reduce monthly reporting turnaround time through streamlining monthly closing processes and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, direct marketing and retail industry experience preferred but not required
• CPA certification preferred
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and accounting practices
• Proven ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide insights for strategic decision-making
• Demonstrated experience in managing and leading a team
• Payroll management experience preferred

Additional Information

If you would like to be part of a great team, are ready to take on a challenge and make a difference within our company, apply today. This position is located in Salt Lake City, Utah and relocation will be required if you are not local.

We offer a competitive wage and excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), paid time off, and great merchandise discounts.

For more information about our culture and brand at Sundance, please visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/SundanceHoldingsGroupLLC

For the Sundance Story, visit: https://www.sundancecatalog.com/category/customer+service/about+us.do

Sundance is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

All applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws, including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).