Controller

About We Sell Cellular

We Sell Cellular (WSC) is a leading provider in the secondary mobile device industry, specializing in the sourcing, processing, and distribution of pre-owned mobile devices. Through our operations, technology, and industry expertise, we help extend the lifecycle of mobile devices and support a more accessible and sustainable global device ecosystem.

WSC is part of the ITOCHU Group, providing the strength and resources of a global organization while maintaining an entrepreneurial and collaborative working environment. Our team is focused on operational excellence, continued growth, and building a business that delivers long-term value for our customers, employees, and partners.

Position Summary

The Controller is responsible for overseeing the Company’s financial close, reporting, accounting operations, internal controls, and year-end external audit process. This role ensures accurate and timely financial reporting while maintaining effective accounting policies, procedures, and controls.

Reporting directly to the President, the Controller serves as a key business partner to leadership, providing financial insight, supporting business planning and decision-making, and identifying opportunities to strengthen financial processes and overall business performance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Close & Reporting

• Direct and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring financial information is complete, accurate, and prepared in a timely manner.
• Ensure financial records and reporting are maintained in accordance with applicable U.S. GAAP requirements and support IFRS reporting requirements, as applicable.
• Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, management reports, schedules, and supporting financial analyses.

2. Accounting Controls & Compliance

• Maintain effective accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Monitor key financial controls and identify and resolve accounting or reporting issues.
• Ensure appropriate financial documentation and compliance with applicable accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor relevant accounting standards and assess their impact on the Company.

3. Cash Management, Tax & Payroll

• Oversee cash management, banking activities, credit control, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and fixed assets.
• Coordinate sales tax, property tax, and other financial compliance requirements.
• Provide accounting oversight of payroll and employee benefit-related transactions and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, banks, payroll providers, and other external partners as needed.

4. Budgeting & Financial Analysis

• Partner with executive leadership and appropriate business functions to support the Company's annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.

• Provide financial analysis for business opportunities, investments, and operational initiatives as requested.

5. Systems & Process Improvement

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Support finance-related system implementations and ERP initiatives, including financial requirements, testing, and data validation.
• Participate in financial initiatives and special projects as directed by executive leadership.

6. Accounting Team Leadership

• Lead, supervise, and develop the Accounting team.
• Establish priorities, responsibilities, deadlines, and performance expectations.
• Identify staffing and training needs and provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback.
• Promote effective collaboration between Accounting and other departments.

Qualifications

• Candidate should have 15 - 20 years of relevant experience and a Professional accounting certification (CPA). An MBA is a plus.
• The position requires excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication (written & verbal), and analytical skills as well as the ability to manage teams and lead through change.
• Individual should have strong experience in external financial statement preparation. Candidate should have proven experience researching, applying and communicating accounting pronouncements.
• A working knowledge of US GAAP or IFRS is required and managing external audits.

Salary & Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the position.
• Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, paid time off (PTO), and paid company holidays.