Corporate Controller, Americas

The role…

Based in Manhattan, the Corporate Controller is a key member of the Americas financial leadership team and will manage all accounting, reporting, receivables, payables and payroll functions, overseeing a team of 30+.   

The Corporate Controller provides effective leadership over financial reporting, end-to-end business processes and internal controls. This includes developing a high-performing team to deliver results related to accurate reporting and balance sheet governance.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced dynamic environment and must have extensive experience managing a large team through growth, finance transformation efforts and a strong ability to lead through change.

Main Duties

• Lead a best-in-class accounting and financial reporting function, developing a team of leaders on a path to mastering exemplary problem-solving skills, effective cross functional partnering and continued development of strong business, operations and finance acumen.
• Oversee goal setting and team development, with clear and measurable results.
• Oversee finance transformation related to Controllership activities, including process changes, integrations, automation and standardization of accounting processes.
• Oversee effectiveness of monthly close activities, including supervision of team leaders, ensure complete and accurate financial reporting, and timely closing of the books and records for multiple entities (60+).
• Oversee completion and review of monthly consolidated results, including reporting packages supporting commercial review process, and quarterly / annual reporting requirements.
• Coordinate and oversee annual audit activities with external auditors, including statutory and non-statutory requirements. Ensure timely delivery of all audit requirements.
• Timely delivery of third-party reporting in connection with lease and loan agreement requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the UK Group Finance teams and comply with all group reporting requirements.
• Ownership over internal controls and remediation of any deficiencies, in addition to working effectively with cross-functional partners to design and implement effective controls.
• Partner with group and local tax teams to ensure timely filing of tax obligations.
• Provide accounting guidance and preparation of technical memos for accounting related business activities.
• Effectively partner with the FP&A, Treasury and Procurement teams on daily activities, technology projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Build and maintain business relationships with appropriate levels of management, communicating important issues, and/or opportunities that may impact operations.

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Experience- CPA required; must possess advanced accounting management capabilities gained through 15+ years of hands-on experience with significant public accounting tenure. The ideal candidate would have started a career in a Big 4 public accounting firm and moved into an industry role, including at least 8+ years of people management. The successful candidate will have unquestionable integrity and the highest ethical standards.
• Industry- The ideal candidate would have experience in the hospitality, retail and/or CPG industries. In addition, extensive experience working in a multi-location or multi-business unit structure, with ability to manage reporting on all entities in the Americas.
• Technical Skills- Strong technical and academic background in accounting is required. Comprehensive understanding of US GAAP reporting and other requirements of regulations and statutes such as Sarbanes-Oxley.  Knowledge of UK GAAP is a plus.  In addition, notable experience with SOX audits and control remediation.
• Systems- Advanced knowledge of ERP functionality, best-in-class business processes across all cycles and prior experience with implementation of new ERP and related systems.
• Software Skills- Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), including advanced excel modeling/query skills a must.
• Team- Strong change management skills, with ability to lead the team through multiple steps of process improvement and new ways of working, specifically moving from a significant level of manual processes and reporting to automation.
• High energy business partner with the ability to work collaboratively across finance, support and operational teams.
• Strong team building skills with the ability to motivate and develop others, resolve conflict, and lead a diverse team in various disciplines.
• Ability to handle multiple critical deliverables concurrently while having the resilience to strategically pivot in response to a continuously changing, dynamic business environment.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to seize, grasp, turn and hold objects with hands.
• Must be able to work on your feet for at least 8 hours.
• Fast paced movements are required to go from one part of the club to others.
• Must be able to move, pull, carry, or lift at least 40 pounds.
• Occasionally kneel, bend, crouch and climb as required.

Why work with us...

Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career.

• Health Care + 401K: Full time employees are eligible for full benefits; Medical, Dental & Vision as well as Retirement fund with a 2% match
• Paid Time Off: Full- Time Employees have sick day's + vacation days
• Career Development: Soho House can progress your career domestically or internationally as well as managerially or technically
• Soho Impact: Empowering the Soho House Community to make positive change, through mentoring, apprenticeship, local outreach and sustainability
• Learning & Development: An extensive range of internally and externally run courses are available for all employees.
• Cookhouse & House Tonic: Celebrating our passion for food and drink. Check out our monthly calendars and get involved in trips, training's and events. Available to all.
• Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.
• Team Meal: Whilst on duty in our Houses & Restaurants you will be provided with a substantial meal free of charge.