VP Controller

About PHOENIX 

PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide. Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for being pioneers of exceptional fit and a personalized, innovative retail model. Customers can experience our brands in over 400 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores, 50 Bonobos Guideshops, and online at www.express.com and www.bonobos.com.

About Express

Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to creating confidence and inspiring self-expression. Since its launch in 1980, the brand has embraced a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style. Whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions, Express ensures you look and feel your best, wherever life takes you.

The Company operates over 400 retail and outlet stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, the express.com online store and the Express mobile app.

The Vice President & Controller is responsible for the development and execution of internal and external accounting functions, including all transactional and financial reporting areas.  This position is in charge of monitoring the activities of the FASB and evaluating the impact of proposed standards on the Company.  This position is also responsible for the overall strategy of the accounting function and working cross-functionally with other leaders to execute the Company’s goals from an accounting, internal controls, and reporting perspective.   

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of the Company’s financial performance in accordance with GAAP requirements, including management of the close process and external reporting activities 
• Develop, evaluate, and maintain accounting policies and establish appropriate internal controls being mindful of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
• Monitor financial standards and determine applicability and impact to the Company and proactively address accounting changes 
• Evaluate and implement processes that enable efficiencies and create cost savings for the Company
• Manage relationships with executives and external parties, including providing education around accounting and financial architecture of the Company

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

 Essential Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; MBA preferred
• Experience:  15+ years of experience in financial and/or external reporting; 10+ years of management experience; audit experience with Big Four public accounting firm through Manager level; CPA required

Preferred Requirements (skills and abilities)

• Experience in retail industry
• Experience as a Controller or Assistant Controller of a large privately held or publicly-traded company 
• Management of large teams and desire to develop high performance individuals
• Ability to provide strategic direction and leadership
• Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and internal controls
• Strong operational and technical capabilities, including experience with researching complex accounting issues
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong attention to detail 
• Expert knowledge of US GAAP with SEC reporting a plus
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with ability to be flexible
• Experience with creating budgets/forecasts and performing analysis
• Manage relationships with, and expectations of, external parties, including external auditors, audit committee, banks and bank-engaged auditors/appriasers, rating agencies, etc.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with others across the Company as well as independently

CRITICAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Self-starter
• Ability to think conceptually and strategically
• Handle challenging situations in a level headed manner
• Ability to manage through ambiguity
• Excellent problem solving and develops others to be solution oriented

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An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to AssociateRelations@Express.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Notification to Agencies: Please note that PHOENIX does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, PHOENIX will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.