Job Overview – Controller (Retail & Ecommerce)
Compensation: $140,000 – $170,000/year
Location: Boston, MA
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)
Atlantic Group is hiring a Controller (Retail & Ecommerce) in Boston, MA for our client, leading accounting operations across revenue, inventory, and financial reporting within a high-growth retail and ecommerce environment. In this hybrid role, you will oversee month-end close, manage the accounting team, and drive process improvements while ensuring GAAP compliance and leveraging Workday Financials to support scalable operations.
Responsibilities as the Controller (Retail & Ecommerce):
- Close & Financial Reporting: Lead month-end close activities, including journal entry review, accruals, and reconciliations to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
- Balance Sheet & Accounting Oversight: Own balance sheet integrity across cash, deferred revenue, inventory, and accruals.
- Revenue & Inventory Accounting: Oversee revenue recognition, inventory, COGS, and operating expense accounting within a retail environment.
- Team Leadership: Manage and develop the accounting team, setting workflows, expectations, and performance standards.
- Process Improvement & Systems: Drive process enhancements, internal controls, and accounting system initiatives, including Workday Financials.
Qualifications for the Controller (Retail & Ecommerce):
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- Experience: 7-10 years of accounting experience within retail, ecommerce, or inventory-driven businesses, including 3+ years of team leadership experience.
- Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of GAAP, revenue recognition, inventory and cost accounting, multi-unit close processes, and payment reconciliations.
- Technical Skills: Advanced Excel proficiency required, with experience using Workday Financials or a similar ERP system and Workday Accounting Center experience strongly preferred.
- Skills & Attributes: Hands-on accounting leader with strong analytical skills, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.