Freelance Financial Controller - Bookkeeper
5 hours ago
🇺🇸 United States – Remote
⏳ Contract/Temporary
🟢 Junior
🟡 Mid-level
⛔️ Financial Controller
Description
• Develop detailed financial forecasts to guide business decisions. • Calculate product margins and optimize profit. • Assisting in tracking inventory costs and ensuring that inventory records are accurate. • Analyze financial data, including return rates, to recommend optimal sales prices. • Manage and maintain accurate P&L statements, balance sheets, and financial ratios. • Create scenarios based on strategic decisions. • Prepare tax returns, manage sales tax filings, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations. • Collaborate with the team to achieve a company-wide profit target of 20%. • Provide insights and strategies to improve overall financial performance. • Ensure accurate cash flow management and maintain a clear understanding of how cash flows within the business. • Work with Finaloop software to maintain up-to-date and accurate financial records. • Provide insights based on knowledge of U.S. financial regulations, especially those relevant to e-commerce businesses. • Offer strategic insights into the financial performance of brands in the U.S., leveraging experience in managing businesses with a large number of SKUs.
Requirements
• Master's Degree or equivalent in Financial Controlling, Accounting, or related field with 2+ years of experience. • Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Bookkeeper, or similar role in the e-commerce sector. • Demonstrated success working for an e-commerce brand managing over 800 SKUs. • Experience in fashion e-commerce is a significant plus. • Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail. • Proficiency in financial forecasting, profit optimization, and cash flow management. • Familiarity with Finaloop or similar financial software. • In-depth knowledge of U.S. financial regulations and best practices for e-commerce businesses, especially with extensive product catalogs. • Expert-level proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools. • Strong understanding of inventory management and its financial implications. • Knowledge of international tax regulations and transfer pricing. • Ability to develop and implement financial controls and risk management strategies. • Experience in preparing financial statements and reports in accordance with GAAP. • Strong communication skills to present complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders. • Proactive problem-solving approach and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. • Certification such as CPA, CMA, or CIMA is highly desirable. • Fluency in English is required; German language skills are a plus.
Benefits
• Dive into the action with Germany's most disruptive and high-performing brands. • Embrace the future of work with our 100% remote setup. • At Gotyu, we're serious about your happiness at work and committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance. • Surround yourself with A-players and work closely with our C-Level. • Be part of a passionate team that's not just talking about change, but making it happen.
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