VP Corporate Controller

Job Description

VP Corporate Controller, a pivotal role in overseeing financial operations and ensuring regulatory compliance within organizations.Tailored Brands, Inc. is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of menswear, including suits and a broad selection of business casual offerings as well as the largest provider of tuxedo rental products in the U.S. and Canada. We operate retail stores in all 50 states and Canada. Our U.S. retail stores are operated under the brand names of Men’s Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Men’s Wearhouse and Tux, and K&G Fashion. 

Our Canadian stores are operated under the brand name of Moores in ten provinces. Our purpose is we help people love the way they look and feel for their most important moments. We accomplish this by putting customers at the center of every decision, rallying together to achieve common goals, and striving for excellence and continuous improvement. We help fulfill this purpose by valuing differences and knowing they make us better and showing up with courage to always do the right thing. If you want to make a difference, be part of a great team and grow, you might be a perfect fit.

VP Corporate Controller About the Job

We currently have an exciting opportunity for VP Corporate Controller on the Tailored Brands Accounting team. Reporting to the CAO, the VP Corporate Controller will play a critical leadership role in our Finance and Accounting organization. This person will be a strategic thought partner to the CAO and other business leaders, driving financial excellence across the organization.

The VP Corporate Controller will lead the Company’s close processes while ensuring compliance with GAAP, adhering to deadlines, and promoting the continuous improvement of the accounting, accounts payable, inventory control teams, and related processes, and systems. This is a senior leadership position that requires a deep understanding of retail finance, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to maintaining the highest financial standards.

Key Accountabilities

Accounting and Compliance:

• Lead the general accounting function, including merchandise inventory, fixed assets and leases, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and sales audit functions.
• Manage the monthly close process, including projections processes, and distribution of internal financial statements, accounting analytics, and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP. Provide support and analysis to the CAO and other accounting leaders in the creation of new policies and procedures, or revisions to the existing accounting policies and procedures.
• Jointly responsible for the timely and successful completion of internal and external audits.

Internal Controls and Risk Management:

• Implement effective internal controls and risk management procedures to safeguard company assets.

Business partnership:

• Serve as a key partner to the business by understanding and communicating the accounting and finance implications of various strategies and transactions.

Continuous Improvement:

• Evaluate and implement new processes, financial systems, and technologies to streamline processes and enhance capabilities.

Team Leadership:

• Build and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team.
• Set clear objectives, provide coaching and mentorship, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring | Skills & Experience

• An undergraduate degree in accounting is required, with strong preference given to individuals with a master’s degree in accounting or business administration.
• CPA license (active) is required.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, with previous experience as a Controller or equivalent leading a strong and high-performing team in medium to large public or private enterprise, as well as public accounting experience.
• Experience in progressive accounting roles with companies in the retail or manufacturing industries preferred.
• Strong understanding of complex accounting topics, such as leases, revenue recognition, and other matters required.
• Experience designing, building, implementing, and managing process and system improvement efforts to drive process efficiencies and improved quality, with large ERP (e.g., PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP) experience required.
• Ability to manage in a fast-paced environment balancing accounting and finance strategic objectives with excellent day-to-day process execution by the team.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to link business operations or strategic objectives with accounting activities, convey a message that is clear and concise, and motivate high performance through execution by him/herself and others.

Please note that you do not need to qualify for all requirements to be considered. We encourage you to apply if you can meet most of the requirements and are comfortable opening a dialog to be considered.

Work Environment, Physical & Mental Demands

• Ability to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, and reach daily.
• Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Must utilize visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment.
• Hours regularly 40 hours per week, as work dictates, from a remote office location

Benefits

This role is eligible for health, dental and vision insurance, prescription drug, 401k, life insurance, accident and disability, paid time off for sick leave, vacation (80 hours per year), bereavement, jury duty, holidays (9 days per year), wellbeing program, commuter, adoption assistance, legal services, and employee merchandise discounts.

Work-Life Balance

We understand the demands of work, school, family, and personal responsibilities. Through our work-life resources and programs we offer services for every stage of life to help you manage the day-to-day needs. We offer programs such as:

• Meeting-Free Fridays (encouraged) | so you can catch up on work and self-development.
• Summer Fridays | from Memorial Day to Labor Day so you can enjoy a head-start to the weekend.
• Holiday Early Departure | close out early the business day before a company observed holiday.

The starting salary for this position is $182,400 – $275,000 and may increase to $304,000 depending on merit, length of service with the Company, and other factors. We take into consideration an individual’s skills, background, and experience in determining final salary. Other compensation may include a 30% Annual Incentive Plan (AIP) bonus paid out according to policy. Base pay information is based on market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable.

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.
Work Locations: 01099F Finance Dept. 6380 Rogerdale Rd Houston 77072
Job: Finance & Accounting
Organization: Tailored Shared Services
Shift: Day Job

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