Summary
The Financial Controller is responsible for ensuring accurate valuation and reporting of the Joint Venture's assets and liabilities in compliance with GAAP/IFRS and LVMH rules. This role oversees general accounting, month-end close, financial reporting to the Joint Venture Board, treasury and inventory controls, and drives process improvements and automation. The position is based in the NYC headquarters with a hybrid work arrangement.
Responsibilities
- Manage general accounting functions including A/P, A/R, inventory, treasury, and general ledger maintenance.
- Plan and execute month, quarter, and year-end close activities and communicate accruals and ledger entries to the MHUSA back office.
- Prepare and validate monthly financial statements and reconcile SAP to MH/LVMH reporting tools.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to the Joint Venture Board, MH and LVMH and collaborate with FP&A on forecasts and overhead budgets.
- Build and analyze cash forecasts, approve payments, maintain e-banking, and manage bank relationships and covenants.
- Oversee inventory reconciliation, physical counts, resolution of reconciling items, and recommendations for provisions or write-offs.
- Act as business owner of financial processes, implement internal control improvements, and support internal and external audits.
- Lead special projects and initiatives to simplify planning and reporting and improve controls and efficiencies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree; CPA preferred.
- Minimum 12 years of accounting experience, with 2–3 years in a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, internal control frameworks, and audit management.
- Proven experience with SAP, advanced Excel, and PowerPoint; strong analytical and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated leadership, ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively across stakeholders.
