Location: Brewster, NY
Position Type: Part-Time, hybrid/remote options possible with regular in-person visits
Reporting to: Management
About the Role
Fiero Group is seeking a skilled and experienced Financial Controller to join our team on a part-time basis. You will work closely with both in-house and external accounting teams to oversee all financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance, and effective internal controls. This role is critical in supporting our accrual-based accounting needs, particularly suited for professionals with backgrounds in manufacturing, import, and distribution environments.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversight & Management: Lead and refine accounting operations, including Billing, Accounts Receivable (A/R), Accounts Payable (A/P), Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, Revenue Recognition, and General Ledger.
• Technical Accounting & Optimization: Review current accounting practices, identify areas for improvement, and develop optimized processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Process Development: Establish, document, and maintain robust accounting policies and business processes to strengthen internal controls.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in preparing budgets, financial forecasts, and providing in-depth reporting on performance against financial targets.
• Monthly/Year-End Close: Manage and review month-end and year-end close activities to ensure accuracy and compliance with reporting standards.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct quality control assessments on financial transactions and reports to maintain integrity and reliability.
• Regulatory Compliance: Oversee and prepare regulatory filings, tax returns, and ensure compliance with applicable state and federal requirements.
• Financial Reporting: Compile and present monthly financial statements and updates to the management team, offering insights and recommendations as needed.
Required Qualifications
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a Financial Controller or similar role, preferably within manufacturing and import/distribution businesses.
• Expertise: Solid background in accrual-based accounting and in-depth understanding of financial statements, month-end/year-end close, and general ledger management.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with accounting software and MS Office Suite, with a strong emphasis on Excel.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional skills in accuracy, organization, and process development.
• Education & Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA, CMA, or similar professional certification preferred.
This is an ideal role for a proactive financial professional looking for part-time engagement with opportunities to make a tangible impact in a growing company.
What We Do
Fiero represents the most respected Italian wood fired cooking companies in North America. As the exclusive representative for storied brands such as Pavesi (since 1969), Acunto (since 1892), and Castelli (since 1966) ; Fiero stocks, builds and services product lines with a combined existence of over 250 years of company product development.
The Fiero Team is committed to delivering quality products and exceptional after-sales care. Each product has been carefully chosen and tested to prove its value and effectiveness in the most demanding commercial kitchens. When a Fiero product is purchased, attention to detail and excellent service are our promise, long past the purchase date.
Formerly known as "Forza Forni", Fiero recently rebranded to better serve customers and the marketplace
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