Assistant Controller
Ripple Junction is a growing juggernaut of pop culture awesomeness that makes great gear for the greatest fans in the world. And we need smart, driven, cool people to join our team.
As our rapid growth continues, Ripple Junction is looking for a full time Assistant Controller to join our Finance team. As the Assistant Controller, you will report to the CFO and will be responsible for managing the general ledger, financial reporting, assisting in the budgeting process, inventory cost accounting, inventory control and regulatory filings. This is a great opportunity if you've been growing in your career and an assistant controller role is the next progression for you.
This position is located in our West Chester, Ohio office
A Day in the Life
- Achieving accounting operational objectives preparing and completing action plans, resolving problems, completing audits, identifying trends, determining system improvements and implementing changes
- Ensuring an accurate and timely monthly and year-end close along with the timely reporting of all monthly financial information
- Assists with budgets and monitors performance against plan
- Assesses internal control environment and implements process improvements
- Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis
- Communicates effectively on a regular basis to establish performance expectations
- Manages personal workload to deliver high quality work product on time
- Prepares and directs the implementation of cost accounting methods and activities
- Keeps others at Company informed and seeks help when needed on technical and other work-related issues.
*Note that all are essential duties
Must Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related discipline
- 5 - 7 years of accounting experience
- Consumer product goods, Retail, Distribution, or Manufacturing Experience ONLY (no healthcare, non profit, education or government)
- Demonstrated financial reporting/closing books
- Advanced in MS Excel and other MS Office products
- Solid working knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement presentation
- Candidates must be local to the greater Cincinnati area
Nice to Haves
- CPA preferred but not required
- Inventory cost accounting experience
- Proven track record with process improvement
- Experience with Database/Microsoft BI
Your Know-How
- Well organized with strong attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong business acumen, interpersonal skills, a high level of motivation, and a self-directed mindset is required.
- Must be able to calculate figures and amounts for all bookkeeping, payroll, budgets, statistical analysis and probability statements.
- Must be flexible and willing to work long, irregular hours when needed. The business changes quickly and may require quick changes in the strategy. Must be able to adapt quickly and rethink direction at any time.
Bill Deegan
Chief Financial Officer
Cell Phone 513-325-9758
6183 Centre Park Drive
