Controller

Description

Thank you for your interest in joining The Bazaar, Inc. and Bargains in a Box leadership team!

Our Business

The Bazaar, Inc. is your leader in buying and distributing brand-name wholesale merchandise closeouts. Since our family-owned company’s founding in 1960, big-box retailers and major multinational brands have trusted us to acquire their overstock and returns, providing excess or out-of-date inventory and canceled items to our clients at other businesses and customers at our four Chicagoland Bargains in a Box locations.  

Bargains in a Box is a rapidly growing neighborhood discount liquidation warehouse & closeout store that sells brand-name products, clothes, and more at incredible discounts. Go on a treasure hunt to find great deals and steals. You’ll find electronics, food, cleaning supplies, baby goods, books, pet supplies, toys, clothing, and much more - all at unbelievable prices.  Join us as we double our retail footprint in the Chicagoland area in the coming months.

The Job

We are seeking a Controller with a strong accounting background and leadership skills to help drive the business forward.

 Responsibilities

• Ownership of the accounting function
• Supervise and manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable 
• Month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process lead
• Run P&L
• Financial statement preparation
• Oversight and participation of all processes, reporting, cash controls, A/R, A/P, reconciliations, and Payroll.
• All daily, weekly, and monthly reporting
• Reviewing and issuing forecasts and cash flow forecasts
• Oversight of a team of 3 employees
• Collaborate with senior leadership team frequently
• Oversee and maintain accounting and financial function, including monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare company budgets and long-term forecasts
• Consolidation of multiple entities 

Requirements 

• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, databases, etc.)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics or equivalent experience
• 6 years of experience (in retail is a plus)
• 2 years of prior supervisory experience overseeing AR/AP/Jr. Controller
• Strong communication skills including the ability to present well
• Ability to be onsite (hybrid potential over time)
• Experience running payroll is a plus

Store Locations

• 1810 N. 5th Ave. River Grove, IL 60171
• 2659 N. Central Ave. Chicago, IL 60639
• 800 N. Kedzie Ave. Chicago, IL 60651
• 330 E. North Ave. Villa Park, IL 60181

Perks

• Weekly pay 
• Company discount 
• 401(k) with matching
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• PTO & paid holidays
• A family owned and operated company with values that align with yours

What Makes Us Different

The Bazaar, Inc. and Bargains in a Box embrace a ‘People-First' mentality to create meaningful connections with our team members, clients, and customers that drive value beyond the transaction. Our diversity and inclusion program is a celebrated pillar of our company culture, earning numerous awards - including Most Innovative Business for Inclusive Hiring in 2021 by the Illinois Department of Human Services - for contributions in supporting people with disabilities. 

The Bazaar, Inc. and Bargains in a Box provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary : $83,300 - $105,000