Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

About Us
ZAGG, Inc. is a global leader in accessories and technologies that empower mobile lifestyles. Our portfolio of brands includes ZAGG, mophie, and InvisibleShield, each dedicated to enhancing the mobile experience and providing peace of mind. We pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and delivering exceptional value to our customers.

Core Responsibilities:

• Assist the VP of Accounting in managing the daily activities of the accounting team
• Mentor, guide and manage assigned US-based teams - this may include GL, AP, AR, and/or Financial Reporting
• Assist in managing the month-end close process, adhering to close timelines and procedures
• Review payment runs
• Review credit memos
• Review journal entries and account reconciliations
• Review the global consolidation and financials and provide high-quality reporting to senior leadership
• Assist in managing global tax compliance in coordination with external tax providers
• Prepare and/or review technical accounting research, and support the implementation of any new or changed accounting policies
• Coordinate and manage the annual audit, working with auditors and team to ensure timely deliverables and addressing audit-related requests

Leadership and Communications:

• Work internally with business leaders/partners at ZAGG in responding to business needs
• Collaborate with FP&A to streamline the information flow between accounting and FP&A
• Foster open and positive interactions with team and other stakeholders
• Prepare individual annual performance reviews

Other Responsibilities:

• Challenge the status quo and leverage your experience and creativity to identify and drive process improvements
• Ensure high-quality documentation in all areas of accounting for clarity and audibility
• Implement new workflows, tools, systems, and/or practices to improve the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of the accounting operations.
• Prepare a 13-week cash flow forecast for CFO and VP Accounting/Controller
• Manage timely completion of projects impacting accounting
• Prepare ad-hoc deliverables and perform research in response to the needs of business leaders

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:

• Master and/or Bachelor of Accounting
• Licensed and active CPA
• Minimum of 6 years of strong experience and promotion
• Public accounting as an auditor (Big 4 preferred), ideally with a blend of corporate accounting experience
• Experience with enterprise-wide ERP systems, such as Great Plains, NetSuite, Oracle, and SAP. ZAGG currently uses Great Plains.
• Proven success in building and managing teams of (ideally of 5 or more)
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities, analytical skills, and very strong attention to detail
• Experience working in a multi-entity company and consolidated financials. Ideally, experience in a global organization with international teams and suppliers.
• Excellent analytical skills, and ability to work quickly utilizing tools such as Excel
• This position reports to the VP of Accounting, Global Controller

Expectations:

1 Month

• Establish relationships with direct reports and also key internal and external partners
• Learn the basic operations of our key systems and daily processes
• Understand basic ZAGG operations and business

3-4 Months

• Be up to speed on running an efficient monthly close process and begin to identify areas for improvement
• Scope out any critical projects and needs, and develop project plans and timelines with the VP of Accounting, Global Controller
• Work with VP Accounting, and Global Controller on planning for successful and organized year-end audit (year-end is 3/31)

5-12 Months

• Complete an efficient audit on more efficient timetables compared to prior years
• Complete at least a couple of significant/key projects that drive improvements in Accounting and Financial Reporting
• Manage the trajectory and success of your direct reports