Wilcox + Flegel

Retail

Controller

$129–193k Longview, Washington, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for experienced candidates.

The Brief

“Controller at Wilcox + Flegel. Skills: Financial reporting, Internal controls, ERP implementation, Tax compliance. Coach, lead, inspire and manage the accounting team(s). Own the governance, sequencing, and continuous improvement of”

What You'll Achieve.

Reduce close cycle time; Improve data quality; Enhance financial insights

Industry & Context.

Retail
Problems you'll solve

Root-cause analysis; Issue resolution

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Finance Accounting, 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting, 3 years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or equivalent leadership role, Hands-on ERP implementation experience, Demonstrated experience managing financial close processes in a multi-location, multi-entity environment, Experience designing and implementing internal controls frameworks, Active CPA required

Nice to Have

MBA or advanced degree in Accounting or Finance, Public accounting experience, Experience in petroleum distribution, fuel wholesale, convenience store retail, or logistics/transportation, Familiarity with Washington and Oregon fuel tax compliance, Exposure to S-Corporation accounting and pass-through tax reporting, NetSuite implementation experience strongly preferred, MBA preferred

What You'll Do.

inspire and manage the accounting team(s)

and continuous improvement of

Maintain and publish the master close checklist

Perform post-close processes to validate financial integrity

Identify and resolve root-cause issues

Reduce close cycle time

Enhance financial insights

periodic financial statements

Prepare management financial reporting packages

Provide robust financial analysis

Provide variance explanations

Provide actionable insights into key business drivers

Serve as the primary accounting lead for the

Partner with Accounting

Manage the chart of accounts

Manage journal entry templates

Manage subledger configurations

Manage automated intercompany eliminations

Manage financial reporting structures

Manage the ongoing ERP maintenance for the accounting

and enforce a formal internal controls

Manage the external audit relationship

Prepare the annual audit package

Prepare PBC schedules

Prepare S-Corp tax workpaper

Serve as the primary reviewer of the Form

Review and approve all journal entries

Review account reconciliations

Review period-end accruals

Oversee multi-state tax compliance strategy

Oversee filing calendar

Coordinate with the Sr. Accountant/Fuel Tax Specialist and

Support the integration of a tax compliance platform

Ensure automated rate lookups and exception management replace

Lead the configuration of NetSuite's Fixed Asset Management

Lead the configuration of ASC 842 lease accounting

Maintain lender compliance reporting

Champion the implementation of EOS within the accounting

Support the professional development and growth of all

Develop and maintain accounting policy documentation

Provide financial insights and technical accounting guidance

Present complex accounting matters clearly to non-accounting leadership

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Accounting, Finance, and IT functions; Cross-functional teams; External advisors

Communication Scope

Financial insights; Technical accounting guidance; Present complex matters

Process & Methodology

ERP implementation, Internal controls framework design, Tax compliance strategy

Full Job Description

Wilcox + Flegel is seeking an analytical and driven Controller to join our team of rockstars! As a Controller, you will help provide financial insights and technical accounting guidance, support integration of tax compliance platforms, and much more. If this sounds like an exciting new role- we would love to have you apply! We offer an industry-leading benefits package that includes the following: * Medical, Dental, Vision, RX, Optional FSA * Optional Medical Waive Bonus * Company paid Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, and AD&D * 401(k) with a generous company match * Paid Time Off, 120 hours per year * 7 Paid Holidays * Working Holiday Pay * Volunteer Employee Program – get paid to volunteer! * Employee Fuel Discount Account * Wellness Program Incentives * Recognition & Reward Program * Team Member Referral Bonus Position Summary: The Controller is a strategic accounting leadership role responsible for the integrity of the Company’s financial reporting, the design and enforcement of internal controls, and the transformation of the Company's accounting function. The Controller serves as the technical accounting authority for the organization, owning the financial close governance process, external audit and tax advisor relationships, and multi-state regulatory compliance framework. This individual will be expected to consistently role model W+F Core Values. Essential Position Functions and Responsibilities: * Coach, lead, inspire and manage the accounting team(s), fostering a culture of collaboration, safety, efficiency, customer service, and continuous improvement. * Own the governance, sequencing, and continuous improvement of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process, targeting an efficient close process; maintain and publish the master close checklist with defined owners and escalation procedures. Perform post-close processes to validate financial integrity, identify and resolve root-cause issues, reduce close cycle time, improve da

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