Assistant Controller

Department: Finance
Reports to: Financial Controller
Location: Armonk, NY (on-site)
Summary

Holderness & Bourne is a fast-growing men’s golf apparel brand based in Armonk, New York with a company culture that emphasizes excellence, collaboration and integrity. 

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Assistant Controller to play a critical role in our growing Finance department. Reporting directly to the Controller, the Assistant Controller will own and oversee the majority of the day-to-day accounting operations, manage the month-end close and financial reporting process, and provide leadership to the accounting team. This is a hands-on management role that requires deep operational accounting expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

  • Accounting Operations & Reporting

    • Oversee and manage all daily accounting operations, including, but not limited to, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory, Revenue, Royalties and Payroll

    • Own the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion in accordance with U.S. GAAP

    • Prepare and review financial statements, supporting schedules, and variance analysis for management and external stakeholders

    • Contribute to financial modeling and scenario analyses for forecasting, with a primary focus on balance sheet and cash flow projections

    • Manage and ensure compliance with all relevant state and local sales and use tax filing and reporting obligations

    • Collaborate on ERP system updates and other financial system improvements

  • Internal Controls

    • Maintain and improve the internal control environment over financial reporting and other functional processes

    • Coordinate and manage the annual review process, serving as a primary point of contact for external auditors

    • Implement and maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistent and accurate financial data

  • Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration

    • Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of accounting professionals

    • Manage team workload and priorities as well as foster a culture of accuracy, collaboration and continuous improvement

    • Partner cross-functionally with other department leaders to improve processes and provide financial data to support decision making

    • Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes and utilize the ERP and other financial systems more effectively

Qualifications:

  • Required

    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field

    • Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is required

    • 7-10 years of progressive experience in the accounting field, with at least 3 years in a management or supervisory capacity

    • Demonstrated hands-on experience using an enterprise-level ERP system; experience with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud or similar is a strong plus

    • Strong understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the proven ability to conduct technical accounting research

    • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g. pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)

    • Proven ability to manage a full-cycle month-end close process, produce financial statements and lead external reviews/audits

  • Preferred

    • Mix of Public Accounting (Big 4 or large regional firm) and Private Industry experience is strongly preferred

    • Experience in the fashion, retail or consumer products industries is highly preferred

Benefits: The successful candidate will enjoy a compelling overall compensation package including base salary ranging from $150k - $180k based on experience, with strong potential for further growth. 

  • Additional performance-based compensation

  • Full medical, dental and vision insurance coverage

  • 401(k) with employer match

  • Employee discounts on our premium golf apparel

Location/Travel Requirements: This position will be based at our headquarters at 12 Labriola Court, in Armonk, New York. Limited travel required.

To Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@holdernessandbourne.com, detailing your relevant experience and how you meet the qualifications for this role.