Assistant Controller

Variety Wholesalers is seeking an Assistant Controller for its Henderson, North Carolina location. The Assistant Controller role is primarily responsible for treasury management, general accounting, account reconciliations and financial reporting.

Location:

Henderson Burkart Bldg, Accounting, Finance, and Loss Prevention, 1000 Facet Road, Henderson, NC 27537, USA.

• Manage daily treasury, cash processing, and cash reporting activities
• Oversee preparation and entry of general journal entries
• Manage fixed asset accounting process
• Prepare and review general ledger account reconciliations
• Contribute to accurate and timely period end close process
• Assist in monthly financial statement preparation including variance analyses
• Manage processes to ensure Census, escheat, and other reports are completed timely and accurately
• Hire, train and develop accounting team members
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal controls
• Prepare periodic metric reports for Controller
• Maintain current procedures and identify process improvement and cost savings opportunities
• Contribute to development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Assume a leadership role in the implementation of accounting transformation projects

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• CPA or CMA preferred
• 3+ years’ experience managing an accounting team
• 10+ years’ of progressive accounting experience
• Retail, manufacturing, or logistics industry experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization, planning, and prioritization skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to analyze and manipulate data and resolve problems
• Strong computer skills including advanced Excel skills

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