Sr. Director, Assistant Controller

Job Summary
The Sr. Director, Assistant Controller will be responsible for planning and coordinating the majority of accounting operational functions, including preparing monthly management reports, financial statements, and financial guidance. This individual will ensure all activities and operations are conducted within federal, state and local financial regulations, minimizing financial exposure.


Job Expectations

• Oversight of General Accounting with high involvement in SOX Compliance and Financial and SEC Reporting functions, to include the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department’s goals and objectives
• Review and oversee financial fluctuation analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks to identify potential errors.
• Oversee business unit accounting and finance personnel domestically and internationally
• Oversee month-end close process for accurate, timely and complete reconciliations and tasks
• Assist with external audit requirements
• Oversee 401K audit with external auditors for timely and accurate reporting
• Ensure policies and procedures are following professional standards, state and federal regulatory requirements to ensure we have accurate ad consistency in financial reporting
• Present financial reporting and potential risk areas to senior management
• Produce critical financial reports, profit and loss statements, balances sheets and cash flow statements, including assisting in preparing 10Q, 10K and 8-K reports with supporting footnotes.
• Establish and maintain a system of internal control for the Company’s domestic and international business units
• Manage all international locations including consolidation and eliminations with the transition to SAP and ensure appropriate controls are in place
• Coordinate the preparation and related provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit and ensure that the annual audit report is issued timely
• Review variance analysis for close periods
• Coordinate and assist in the production of periodic forecasts/budgets
• Provide for a system of management cost reports and make recommendations for reducing waste and inefficiencies
• Provide financial analyses, as needed
• Conduct technical accounting research and prepare accounting memorandums supporting the company’s accounting positions
• Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes
• Evaluating the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting database, as needed
• Participate in a wide variety of special projects
• Documentation improvement on reconciliations
• Shorten close period for month end close, quarter close and year-end close by finding efficient ways to reconcile accounts by reducing manual efforts, automation and streamlined processes
• Training and retaining competent accounting staff
• Back up support for Controller
  
  

Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent organization skills and ability to multi-task
• Results oriented and accountable manager; willing to challenge the status quo
• Must possess excellent communication (written and verbal), technology, analytical and management skills
• Must possess a high degree of proficiency and accuracy in handling detailed information and ensure timely processing of the information
• High reasoning capability required, and must be able to assess any situation quickly and make sound decisions based on limited information
• Strong work ethic and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Process improvement skills
  
  

Equipment Knowledge

• Advanced computer skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with SAP S4 Hana
• Experience with Google Business Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms) and Blackline preferred
  
  

Experience Requirements

• Generally, requires a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant accounting and finance experience and five plus (5+) years in management
• Strong FASB and GAAP knowledge, including technical accounting
• Experience with documentation and test work for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance required
• Currently working for a public company in a similar role
  
  

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Accounting or related field.
• Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) and/or a professional accreditation such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) required, or a combination of education and equivalent work experience.
  

The anticipated pay scale for this position can be found below, however the pay range applicable to you may vary by geographic location based on where the job is located or where you work. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, etc. iHerb, LLC is a multi-state employer and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations.

Employees (and their families) that meet eligibility criteria as outlined in applicable plan documents are eligible to participate in our medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance programs and may enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan. Employees will also be eligible for Time Off and Paid Sick Leave pursuant to the company’s policies. Employees will enjoy paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents.

Hired applicant may be awarded Restrict Stock Units and receive annual bonuses pursuant to eligibility and performance criteria defined in the respective plan documents and policies.

For more information on iHerb benefits, visit us at iHerbBenefits.com.

Anticipated Pay Scale

$176,000—$264,801 USD


Staffing Agency Submission Notice
iHerb does not accept unsolicited 3rd party ("Agency") candidates. If you are an Agency, please send any requests to be considered as a supplier in our Vendor Management System to [email protected]. Do not contact iHerb employees directly. If requested to work on a role, any Agency candidates would be presented through the internal recruiting organization.


About IHerb
iHerb is on a mission to make health and wellness accessible to all. We offer Earth’s best-curated selection of health and wellness products, at the best possible value, delivered with the most convenient experience.

We’re the world’s largest eCommerce platform dedicated to vitamins, minerals, and supplements, and other health and wellness products. For more than 25 years, we’ve been making it simple for people all over the world to purchase the highest quality products. From supplements to skincare to grocery items, we ship over 50,000 products, from over 1,800 brands direct to our customers in 180+ countries.

Our vision is to become the #1 destination for health and wellness across the world.

With a passion for wellness and a mind for innovative solutions, iHerb team members share a vision for a healthier world that drives them each day. Our 5 Shared Values unite our global team

Focus on the Customer

• Empower Our People
• Be Entrepreneurial & Pivot Quickly
• Embrace Diversity & Inclusion
• Strive for Simplicity
  
  

IHerb Benefits
At iHerb, we are dedicated to offering programs designed to help our employees and their families stay healthy, live well, and plan for their financial future. Built on a strong foundation, our programs provide options and upgrades with flexibility, protection, and security in mind. For the comprehensive benefits list, visit www.iHerbBenefits.com. For our international team members, you may be eligible for benefits depending on the country where you are employed. The Talent Acquisition Partner/local HR representative will go over the benefits you are eligible for.

iHerb is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. iHerb provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment.