Controller

Who We Are:

We are Boogie Board, makers of best-selling reusable writing and creativity products. Boogie Board is owned by Kent Displays, the global leader in reflective bistable cholesteric liquid crystal display technology. Over the last decade, Boogie Board products have redefined writing and drawing for both adults and kids—selling millions of reusable writing and creativity products in 40 countries worldwide. Our team is passionate about helping our consumers play, create, learn, live, and work better.

Grow your career with a company that creates cool products, gives back to the community, and offers a friendly, diverse, innovative, inclusive culture.

We are currently seeking a Controller to act as a change agent within our Accounting and Finance function. Someone who is looking for that next role in their career progression where they can truly make a difference with their professional skills.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller leads and manages the day-to-day functioning of the Accounting and Finance department, which includes execution of accounting practices, ensuring compliance with both internal and external safeguards, and reporting on financial activity and health. The Controller is responsible for recognizing and implementing functional practices that enable full and efficient use of both people and digital resources, while also acting as a key adviser to the business on financial matters.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develops and implements accounting policies, coordination of systems and procedures, and the preparation of operating data and special reports as required, including interim and year-end financial statements. Maintains company’s system of accounts; keeps books and records on all company transactions and assets.
Identifies and implements process changes to enhance the efficient functioning of the accounting and finance function.
Acts as the owner of the NetSuite ERP system within the accounting and finance function, ensuring optimum use of the tool for all accounting and finance responsibilities
In conjunction with the President and the CEO, coordinates, reviews, and endorses budget proposals and discusses proposed changes and significant changes.
Compares financial performance with operating plans and standards, and reports and interprets the results of operations to all levels of management.
Provides for the control and editing of all company orders, to insure conformity to established policies and procedures, and to facilitate data control and retrieval of records generated by these orders.
Provides day-to-day leadership to the Accounting and Finance department through one direct report, Accounting Manager, and indirectly to accounting support personnel
Establishes and administers tax policies and procedures.
Supervises or coordinates the preparation of reports to government agencies.
Coordinates all matters of business between the company and financial institutions.
Provides other managers and departments with information required by them to carry out their assigned responsibilities.
Assures protection for the assets of the business through internal control, internal auditing, and assuring proper insurance coverage.
Provides advice and counsel on all financial matters to the President and the CEO.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Master’s degree is a plus
Minimum of 5-7 years of accounting and finance experience required
NetSuite or other ERP experience at a moderate to expert level required; data conversion experience is a plus
Demonstrated history of enhancing departmental efficiency highly preferred
Experience leading financial audits highly preferred
Management experience in Accounting and Finance highly preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a plus, but not required
Stable work history.

If this sounds like what you’re looking for, then please send your information to Kyle Smith (ksmith@kentdisplays.com).

Kent Displays 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 status as a protected veteran.