MAESA Assistant Controller Salary in the United States

About Maesa

Maesa is the world’s largest independent beauty brand incubator. Maesa operates two categories of business – exclusive brands for mass, drug and specialty retailers and outsourcing for beauty brands. Maesa partners with over 80 global customers such as Sephora, Urban Outfitters, Target, Ulta, Parlux, Ralph Lauren, Sally Beauty, Banana Republic, Walmart, H&M, and Zara. Launching over 4,000 proprietary products per year, Maesa delivers marketing and white space analysis creating proprietary design, product development, speed-to-market, cost savings, and resource efficiencies. Vertically integrated with marketing, design, engineering, product development/formulation and regulatory, Maesa has mastered “commercializing creativity” servicing the fundamental revolutionary change in the beauty industry. Headquartered in New York and Paris, with additional offices in Los Angeles, Vienna, Dubai, Hong Kong, and Dongguan, Maesa employs about 350 team members worldwide with over 200 employees in the US.

Maesa is seeking an Assistant Controller to assist the VP of Finance (and working closely with the Group CFO) in all areas of general accounting.

Core Responsibilities

• Supervise and execute month end closing activities including:
• Analysis, reconciliation and posting of accruals and prepaids
• Review and reconciliation of factory deposits
• Monthly review of capex activities and ensure capitalization of fixed assets
• Review monthly inventory adjustments and ensure posting to proper GL accounts
• Maintain fixed asset ledgers
• Work closely with managers to review, analyze and update key operating budgets
• Assist in the preparation of monthly forecasts and financial reports
• Participate in the annual audit and ensure timely delivery of the information/data requested by the auditors
• Review accounting information to identify and resolve inaccuracies or imbalances
• Support Management Team and Department heads with in-depth analysis
• Design, implementation and execution of the internal control environment
• Input into the monthly and weekly cash forecasting cycles
• Continuous improvement projects to improve efficiency and reduce closing calendar
• Ad hoc analysis supporting the VP, including with external debt and shareholders

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Management required
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years' of experience as an Assistant Controller or similar position
• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial processes (budgeting, financial close, reporting, internal controls)
• Well organized and ability to prioritize
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in a very fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of ERP systems; experience with Epicor a plus
• Knowledge of Anaplan a plus
• Strong Excel skills is a must
• Experience with CPG industry and/or manufacturing a plus