Senior Accountant

Visual Comfort & Co. is the premier resource for decorative and architectural lighting, ceiling fans, system controls and automated shading solutions from the most influential designers in the world. We offer a market-leading range of premium products across categories, styles and price points, remaining committed to beautiful design and a world-class customer experience.

About the role

This position has overall responsibility for ensuring company financial transactions are accumulated, classified and recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP standards and all regulatory requirements. The role oversees the execution of various accounting functions, including:

• General Ledger and Monthly Close
• Accounts Payable
• Revenue and related commercial expenses such as commissions and royalties
• Accounts Receivable
• Inventory/costing
• Payroll and Benefits
• Long-lived assets (including leases, fixed assets and intangibles)
• Cash Management
• Financial Analysis
• Tax matters and compliance
• Management and Financial Reporting

The role collaborates with financial planning and analysis, other accounting operations, and business partners on accounting, financial reporting, compliance, audit, and tax matters.

Responsibilities

• Execute the timely production of accurate, reliable monthly divisional financial statements to satisfy internal and external reporting requirements for various accounting functions and ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
• Perform financial close activities, including month-end journal entries and accruals, supporting schedules, reconciliations, disclosures, and internal controls.
• Perform financial reporting and compilation for various operations and commercial matters, such as commissions, royalties, vendors, and government authorities.
• Participate in various tax activities, including compilation, filing and payments, monitoring of requirements and changes, audits, and support on business process changes and related tax implications.
• Engage with external auditors (financial, debt, tax, and operational) to provide required documentation and analysis for audits.
• Execute unit cash flow and liquidity transactions, initiatives, and reporting to ensure sufficient liquidity and compliance with corporate objectives.
• Support finance in periodic and annual operating and capital budget processes.
• Actively participate in process documentation, cross-training, benchmarking, and key metric reporting.
• Identify, direct, and lead finance and process improvements (e.g., close and reporting, system/ERP implementation and enhancements, technology enhancements, automation, data analytics, and master data governance).
• Promote business partnerships with other departments (e.g., warehousing and distribution, commercial and customer experience, invoice-to-cash teams, IT, HR, Procurement) to improve operational performance and efficiency.
• Handle ad hoc requests and other projects from senior management (e.g., acquisition integrations, strategic initiatives, funding/capital matters).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• 4+ years’ experience in corporate accounting.
• Minimum 2+ years in Public Accounting and CPA preferred.
• Experience in accounting for an enterprise with >$250 million in annual revenue.
• ERP experience; D365/Microsoft, SAP Business One, or Oracle/JD Edwards highly desirable.
• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks efficiently.
• Diligence, strong analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work well under stress.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Advanced level Excel skills and familiarity with other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to effectively present information, written and verbal, to provide meaningful responses to top management, peers, and partners.
• Self-starter, proactive, and motivated with demonstrated persistence in overcoming obstacles to achieve goals.
• Utilizes sound judgment, professionalism, and adaptability to meet evolving deadlines and deliverables.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.
• Training & Development: A comprehensive and structured training program, complemented by ongoing education and opportunities for career advancement.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation accrual and paid time off policies.
• Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year, in addition to 2 floating holidays.
• Health Benefits: Visual Comfort pays the majority of employees' medical, vision, and dental coverage, available starting the first of the month following your start date.
• Insurance: Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%, available beginning the first of the month following your hire date.

Pay

Compensation Range: $95,000 - $110,000. Compensation is based on individual factors, including skill set, relevant experience, and work location.