Controller

JDE USA, headquartered in Maynard, MA, is a fast-growing premium consumer packaged goods company that is a standalone subsidiary of JDE Peet’s, the largest pure-play coffee and tea company globally. JDE Peet’s business is fueled by a supply chain reaching more than 100 countries, unleashing the possibilities of coffee & tea through their strong portfolio of global, regional and local brands. These brands are built upon a rich history and heritage deeply rooted in the diverse coffee & tea cultures in which we work. The JDE Peet’s portfolio supplies coffee and tea to everyone, no matter who they are, where they are, or what their preferences are. JDE USA offers Tea Forté globally. 

• Manage and execute the monthly close process and consolidations process with JDE/Peets Corporate Headquarters.
• Responsible for coordinating and certifying Monthly Financials; Balance Sheet and Income Statement accounts and reviewing with CFO
• Certifying Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Lead/Build strong accounting team
• Control frameworks
• “Right Hand” to CFO and Business Partner to Senior Leadership
• Working knowledge of all business processes
• Improve process and controls vis-à-vis automation and system enhancements
• Responsible for cash management/treasury activities, including quarterly cash forecasting
• Responsible for all activities within Accounts Receivables/Credit team and monthly calculation of bad debt reserves
• Responsible for all activities within Accounts Payable including sign-off of weekly payment batch
• Responsible for maintaining all Accounting Information systems including NetSuite system integrations with Avalara, Tipalti, Shopify, Amazon Seller Central, Planful
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting. Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements including Sales and Use, VAT, and HST tax filings. Review annual contract with tax filing partners.
• Review and Certify production and distribution of 1099/W2 forms
• Lead all work with external auditors.
• Responsible for maintaining accounting processes and procedures. Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Oversee Corporate Card Program
• Oversee daily work of accounting/finance team. Provide coaching, focal point reviews and growth opportunities
• Other duties assigned, as necessary

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is required; CPA/CMA preferred
• 7-10 years’ experience in accounting or financial analytical reasoning
• 3- 5 years' knowledge of accounting rules, regulations, policies and procedures reflective of the consumer-packaged goods industry
• NetSuite strongly preferred
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Ability to work with various departments and foster teamwork
• Excellent computer skills in entire Microsoft Windows environment. Proven, solid Microsoft BI, Access and Excel skills. Detailed knowledge of Accounting Information Systems, forecasting and relational databases automated accounting system.