Senior Financial Controller

Rizzoli International began its publishing operation in 1974 and has become a leader in the fashion, interior design, culinary, art, architecture, and photography fields. Rizzoli Universe—formerly Universe Publishing—was added in 1990 and publishes books, decks, and calendars in a range of subjects including popular culture, art, photography, humor, gaming, cooking, craft, interior design, sports, music, entertainment, street culture, LGBTQIA, counterculture, and travel. Rizzoli produces its museum and exhibitions publishing under the imprint Rizzoli Electa, in collaboration with leading Italian book publisher and sister company Mondadori Electa. Acquired in 2024, Chelsea Green Publishing is at the forefront of promoting sustainable practices; focusing on organic and regenerative farming and gardening; nature and environment; healthy food; local economies and resilient communities; and integrative health and wellness.

In addition to our publishing house, the company maintains the Rizzoli Bookstore—widely considered one of the foremost independent booksellers in America—which specializes in literature, photography, architecture, interior design, culinary, and the fine and applied arts. The bookstore also stocks a selection of Italian, French and Spanish-language fiction and non-fiction literature, a unique find in New York City, located in the trend-setting NOMAD neighborhood.

Are you a strategic and dynamic finance professional ready to take the lead in a fast-paced, international environment? We are seeking a Senior Financial Controller who thrives on turning complexity into clarity, building high-performing teams, and driving financial excellence across global operations.

Join a creative consumer facing business where innovation meets craftsmanship. Our work spans international markets with key hubs in New York, London, and Europe. This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial foundation of a company that values creativity, precision, and continuous growth.

Location: Lower midtown New York, with an option for hybrid working.

Accounting Operations

• Oversee timely and accurate financial reporting across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
• Drive the global month-end close process, producing meaningful insights and variance analysis for leadership.
• Ensure the integrity of balance sheet items through proactive reconciliations and oversight of key accounting policies.
• Manage rolling cash flow forecasts in partnership with the CFO to support business agility and liquidity.
• Lead accounting for intercompany transactions, disbursements, and tax compliance (sales and income).
• Liaison with internal and external auditors, responding to queries in a clear and timely way.
• Continuously assess and enhance financial systems and workflows for automation and scalability.

Team Leadership & Development

• Inspire and mentor a high-performing accounting team with a focus on precision, accountability, and professional growth.
• Develop clear career paths and opportunities for team members, empowering them to thrive.
• Serve as a trusted finance partner to internal stakeholders, translating complex financial data into actionable strategies.
• Act as a leadership stand-in for the CFO when required.

NetSuite Leadership

• Champion the implementation and optimization of NetSuite across all accounting functions.
• Collaborate as a core member of the NetSuite Steering Committee to shape system strategy and promote best practices.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance data visibility and reporting efficiency.

Strategic Business Engagement

• Work closely with executive teams across offices on financial matters and strategic planning.
• Support due diligence and financial integration for M&A activities.
• Deliver forward-thinking financial analysis that drives key decisions at all levels of the business.

• Bachelors Degree in accounting, finance or related field required 
• CPA or equivalent qualification required.
• Proven experience managing an accounting team & partnering with business stakeholders required. Experience with inventory accounting preferred.
• Deep expertise in NetSuite, with a track record of optimization in multi-entity environments.
• Advanced skills in Excel; Power BI experience strongly required.
• A solid understanding of cross-border accounting and tax compliance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to lead change and influence stakeholders.

Salary: $145k depending on experience 

Benefits:

• Medical
• dental
• 401k 
• Above market Vacation time off

This role is ideal for a high-impact accounting leader who wants to shape the future of finance in a globally connected, creatively driven organization. If you're ready to lead a transformation and elevate financial operations to new heights, we want to hear from you.

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