LiveTrends Design Group
Company
LiveTrends Design Group
Location Apopka, FL
Position Controller
Department Accounting
Reports to Chief Financial Officer
FLSA Status Exempt (Salaried)
Overview The Controller is a senior finance leader responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance for LiveTrends Design Group. The role partners closely with Operations, Sales, Logistics, and HR to provide accurate financial insights that support operational decision‑making, workforce planning, inventory management, and growth initiatives. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, detail‑driven, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, manufacturing and distribution environment with high‑volume transactions.
Responsibilities
Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll accounting, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and cost accounting
Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Lead the monthly close process, including reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis
Prepare financial reporting packages for executive leadership, including insights on margin, labor, inventory, and operational performance
Ensure inter‑company transactions and eliminations are accurately recorded and reconciled across the multi‑entity structure
Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts
Partner with department leaders on workforce planning, including full‑time vs. seasonal labor cost modeling
Provide financial analysis to support capital investments, headcount planning, and operational initiatives
Support long‑range financial planning and growth strategies
Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team
Set clear expectations, performance goals, and development plans
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration
Serve as a primary contact for external auditors, managing audit schedules and providing necessary documentation
Develop, document, and maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting across all entities, focusing specifically on control points for WIP and inventory
Oversee the cost accounting function, including standard costs, variance analysis, and monitoring overhead absorption
Manage valuation, impairment, and reconciliation of Work in Progress accounts, ensuring accurate cost accumulation and revenue recognition
Direct the periodic physical inventory counts and cycle count program, ensuring proper valuation methodologies are applied (e.g., FIFO, Weighted Average)
Record and capitalize the total cost of new assets, including purchase price, installation, and related costs
Maintain a centralized, accurate fixed asset register with details like asset ID, location, condition, and responsible department
Report capital projects for balance sheet and income statement transactions
Calculate and record depreciation using appropriate accounting methods
Manage asset disposals at the end of useful life and correctly record any gain or loss
Manage and reconcile banking relationships, monitoring cash position across all entities, approving wire transfers, and overseeing foreign currency transactions (if applicable)
Support the COO/CFO in managing debt covenants and ensuring compliance with loan agreements
Oversee the financial aspects of the company's insurance programs (Property & Casualty, D&O, General Liability, etc.) including annual renewals, managing audits, and ensuring adequate coverage
Collaborate with Purchasing and Procurement Teams to ensure vendor contracts and service agreements are reviewed and managed effectively from a financial perspective (e.g., payment terms, financial stability)
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
A minimum of 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 7 years in a management role
Strong, hands‑on experience with cost accounting, WIP, and inventory valuation in a manufacturing, construction, or project‑based environment
Proven experience managing financial reporting, transactions and consolidation for a multi‑entity, multi‑currency, and multi‑country organization
Deep knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Advanced proficiency with ERP systems (preferably SAP platforms) and Microsoft Excel
Experience implementing or upgrading ERP systems
Exceptional leadership and personnel management skills
High degree of attention to detail and accuracy
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
Core Competencies
Strategic and analytical thinker with strong business acumen
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
Comfortable balancing hands‑on work with leadership responsibilities
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights
Proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset
High integrity and commitment to accuracy and compliance
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Location Apopka, FL
Position Controller
Department Accounting
Reports to Chief Financial Officer
FLSA Status Exempt (Salaried)
Overview The Controller is a senior finance leader responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance for LiveTrends Design Group. The role partners closely with Operations, Sales, Logistics, and HR to provide accurate financial insights that support operational decision‑making, workforce planning, inventory management, and growth initiatives. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, detail‑driven, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, manufacturing and distribution environment with high‑volume transactions.
Responsibilities
Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll accounting, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and cost accounting
Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Lead the monthly close process, including reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis
Prepare financial reporting packages for executive leadership, including insights on margin, labor, inventory, and operational performance
Ensure inter‑company transactions and eliminations are accurately recorded and reconciled across the multi‑entity structure
Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts
Partner with department leaders on workforce planning, including full‑time vs. seasonal labor cost modeling
Provide financial analysis to support capital investments, headcount planning, and operational initiatives
Support long‑range financial planning and growth strategies
Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team
Set clear expectations, performance goals, and development plans
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration
Serve as a primary contact for external auditors, managing audit schedules and providing necessary documentation
Develop, document, and maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting across all entities, focusing specifically on control points for WIP and inventory
Oversee the cost accounting function, including standard costs, variance analysis, and monitoring overhead absorption
Manage valuation, impairment, and reconciliation of Work in Progress accounts, ensuring accurate cost accumulation and revenue recognition
Direct the periodic physical inventory counts and cycle count program, ensuring proper valuation methodologies are applied (e.g., FIFO, Weighted Average)
Record and capitalize the total cost of new assets, including purchase price, installation, and related costs
Maintain a centralized, accurate fixed asset register with details like asset ID, location, condition, and responsible department
Report capital projects for balance sheet and income statement transactions
Calculate and record depreciation using appropriate accounting methods
Manage asset disposals at the end of useful life and correctly record any gain or loss
Manage and reconcile banking relationships, monitoring cash position across all entities, approving wire transfers, and overseeing foreign currency transactions (if applicable)
Support the COO/CFO in managing debt covenants and ensuring compliance with loan agreements
Oversee the financial aspects of the company's insurance programs (Property & Casualty, D&O, General Liability, etc.) including annual renewals, managing audits, and ensuring adequate coverage
Collaborate with Purchasing and Procurement Teams to ensure vendor contracts and service agreements are reviewed and managed effectively from a financial perspective (e.g., payment terms, financial stability)
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
A minimum of 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 7 years in a management role
Strong, hands‑on experience with cost accounting, WIP, and inventory valuation in a manufacturing, construction, or project‑based environment
Proven experience managing financial reporting, transactions and consolidation for a multi‑entity, multi‑currency, and multi‑country organization
Deep knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Advanced proficiency with ERP systems (preferably SAP platforms) and Microsoft Excel
Experience implementing or upgrading ERP systems
Exceptional leadership and personnel management skills
High degree of attention to detail and accuracy
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
Core Competencies
Strategic and analytical thinker with strong business acumen
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
Comfortable balancing hands‑on work with leadership responsibilities
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights
Proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset
High integrity and commitment to accuracy and compliance
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