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Vice President – Controller

Tiffany & Co.

Whippany, NJFull-time$275–350K/yrPosted 4mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$275–350K/yr
Location
Whippany, NJ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Tiffany & Co. is hiring a Vice President – Controller. The VP – Controller will lead the global accounting function, overseeing periodic financial reports, maintaining accounting records, and implementing controls to mitigate risk. This role enhances the accuracy and timeliness of financial results, actively participating in ERP improvements aligned with the LVMH – Tiffany roadmap, including integration into the Group Reporting system. The VP acts as a key business partner to senior management and business leaders.

Key focus areas include Provide strategic leadership over global accounting, revenue recognition, financial reporting, sale audit, payroll and system, Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate standards and regulatory requirements, and Lead necessary systems, policies, internal controls and processes to support the business.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree In Finance Or Accounting, 15+ Years Accounting Leadership Experience, and Retail Industry Experience. Important skills include Global Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Financial Reporting, Sale Audit, Payroll, and Accounting Systems.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Global AccountingRevenue RecognitionFinancial ReportingSale AuditPayrollAccounting SystemsComplianceInternal ControlsProcess ImprovementNew Accounting Standards ImplementationAccounting Issues ManagementLVMH Accounting PrinciplesLVMH Reporting SystemOrganizational Structure DevelopmentTeam DevelopmentCollaborationBusiness AcumenAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipInfluenceCoachingERP ImprovementsFrench

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting15+ Years Accounting Leadership ExperienceRetail Industry ExperienceMBA or Advanced Degree

Full job description

Position Overview:

The VP – Controller will lead the global accounting function.

The scope includes the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk.

This role will enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results and ensure that reported results are accurate and timely.

This function will participate actively to the ERP regular improvements aligned with LVMH – Tiffany roadmap, including the integration to the Group Reporting system.

This function will act as a key business partner to senior management team and business leaders.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Provide strategic leadership over global accounting, revenue recognition, financial reporting, sale audit, payroll and system for the Company.

  • Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate standards and regulatory requirements.

  • Lead necessary systems, policies, internal controls and processes to support the business.Responsible for implementation of new accounting standards and review and remediation as required for application of existing requirements. Ensure accounting issues management and resolution working across different businesses and engaging multiple stakeholders.

  • Act as the key stakeholder of the integration of the accounting function into the LVMH ecosystem both in terms of Accounting Principles and Reporting System.

  • Ensure that proper organizational structure is in place to meet assigned responsibilities & deliverables in this area.

  • Develop and manage accounting team ensuring that proper guidance and that support is provided.

  • Foster collaboration with peers in global finance and any other intimately linked cross-functional departments.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting; MBA or advanced degree preferred

  • 15 plus years of experience as an accounting leader and business partner in complex and dynamic organizations and environment

  • Experience in the retail industry

  • Exceptional business acumen and analytical skills

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact

  • Proficiency in French (preferred)

The hiring range for this position ranges from $275,000- $350,000. Management is also eligible for bonus. The salary offered will be dependent upon candidates’ relevant skills and experience.

Job Identification : 62885

Job Category: : Finance

Assignment Category : Regular Full-time

Remote Positions : No

Professional Experience : Minimum 10 Years

Equal Opportunity Employer

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