Hybrid Financial and Compliance Sr Accountant presso GrowGeneration Corp

Description

Overview: GrowGeneration is one of the largest retailers of hydroponic products in the United States and is engaged in the business of marketing and distributing horticultural, organics, lighting, and hydroponics products, including lighting fixtures, nutrients, seeds and growing media, systems, trays, fans, filters, humidifiers and dehumidifiers, timers, instruments, water pumps, irrigation supplies and hand tools.

Position Reports To: Assistant Controller

Salary Range: $85,000 - $87,000 / DOQ

Purpose of Position: Support the company’s financial record-keeping and reporting requirements and ensure compliance with US GAAP, corporate policies and procedures and common ethical practices, and monitor and test control activities for SOX Compliance, with a focus on continuous improvement related to the tools, processes, and procedures in the SOX area. 

Corporate Accounting Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists with monthly and quarterly accounting close procedures including reconciliations, complex journal entries and financial analysis
• Maintains general ledger and reporting structures to ensure information is accurately tracked, consolidated correctly and properly presented for internal and external reporting purposes
• Reconciles accounts to monthly close schedules as well as ad ad-hoc and analytics as needed
• Works with auditors yearly to provide documentation and support for accounting transactions, balances and internal controls
• Assists and/or leads the preparation of daily, monthly and quarterly reports to internal and external stakeholders and ensures high quality of work in all report distributions
• Reviews transactions, account balances and financial reports for reasonableness and accuracy
• Investigate fluctuations and reports on accuracy of balances and transactions
• Reviews and enters intercompany transactions, accruals, inventory transactions, fixed assets, reserves and allowances, as needed
• Reviews, develops and improves internal policies & procedures to ensure compliance
• Adheres to the financial reporting, information security and auditing requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act

Internal Audit Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports the planning, execution, and documentation of SOX testing and internal audits for key controls across the organization’s financial reporting process
• Assists with control assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and ITGCs as well as monitor the control environment
• Assists in the preparation of SOX 404 documentation, including control narratives, risk assessments, and test plans
• Works closely with external auditors to support their SOX testing processes and documentation
• Helps manage audit readiness and evidence administration for PCI, SOX and other frameworks as required
• Performs policy and procedure administration responsibilities ensuring proper change management protocols and approvals.
• Collaborates with business units under the direction of the Director of Internal Audit to ensure timely completion of testing and facilitation of control deficiency remediation.
• Assist control owners with root cause analysis and track risk management action plan progress.
• Identify areas to enhance operational efficiency, coordinating with relevant parties on implementation
• Maintains effective relationships with relevant stakeholders
• Promotes transparency, accountability, and effective governance throughout the organization
• Other duties as assigned

Compensation includes a salary commensurate with experience, participation in group insurance plans upon eligibility, paid time off, sick leave, parental leave and more. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees and their dependents that includes:

• Two (2) Medical Plans, with GrowGeneration contributing 80% to employee only coverage and 50% to employee + dependent(s) coverage
• Dental and Vision Plan
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Company paid Life and AD&D policy
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Accident and Critical Illness
• At least ten (10) days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per anniversary year
• Up to ten (10) paid holidays
• Up to six (6) days of Paid Sick Leave, subject to state and local laws
• Retirement Savings Plan (401k)
• Four (4) weeks of company paid Parental Leave

Part-time employees are eligible for up to six (6) days of paid sick leave (subject to state and local laws), two (2) weeks of paid parental leave, and participation in the 401k. Employees that move from part-time to full-time status may receive less than ten (10) PTO days based on their anniversary date. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.

Criminal background checks are part of the GrowGeneration hiring process. GrowGeneration is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• CPA, CPA-candidate, or CIA certification strongly preferred
• 4 years + Staff/Senior Accountant experience required and 1 + years of audit/assessment experience with SOX, Accounting, or IT Compliance
• Intercompany experience and ability to navigate multiple systems
• Experience working with NetSuite, Workiva, or similar GRC and accounting system tools preferred
• Advanced Excel skills for use in analysis, reporting, and data management
• Proficient understanding of business processes and ICFR, including some knowledge of ITGCs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate work
• Strong organizational skills, experience with project management, and proven ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines
• Ability to update job knowledge and develop relevant skills
• May occasionally lift 40+ pounds

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.