Job Title: Assistant Controller
Location: Miami
Temporary role for 6 months
Company Overview:
Dolce & Gabbana, a leader in the world of luxury fashion, for its new in-house Beauty Division has an exceptional career opportunity available in Miami.
Join our fast-paced, innovative beauty company at the forefront of the industry. We are a dynamic organization that values creativity, excellence, and collaboration. We are seeking a talented and driven Assistant Controller to join our team and play a pivotal role in our financial operations.
Position Summary:
The Assistant Controller will support the Controller in managing the financial reporting, compliance, and accounting functions for the U.S. operations. This role requires a detail-oriented and analytical individual with excellent communication skills to work effectively with our headquarters in Italy and internal stakeholders across multiple departments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
- Provide leadership and guidance to A/R and A/P teams. Ensure these financial subsystems are under proper control, accurate, and timely.
- Strong partner in day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities.
- Assist in the preparation and review of the monthly and quarterly financial packages.
- Assures all work is timely, efficient and in accordance with GAAP.
- Collaborate with the Controller to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial results.
- Prepare variance analyses, providing actionable insights to support business decisions.
- Coordinate with the Italian headquarters to align on global reporting requirements, policies, and financial strategies.
- Key point of contact for internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to provide financial controls guidance and support cross-functional initiatives.
- Continuously identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in accounting or finance, preferably within the consumer goods or luxury industry.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and familiarity with international accounting principles is a plus.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with global teams and internal stakeholders.
- Advanced proficiency in financial systems (e.g., ERP systems), Microsoft Excel and SAP.
- Highly organized, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.