Controller

Heritage Auctions, the world’s third-largest auction company with $1.7 billion in annual sales, is looking for a Controller at our Headquarters in Dallas. Heritage Auctions is the largest auction house founded in the U.S. and serves more than 60 different auction categories, including Fine & Decorative Arts, Coins, Sports, Comics, Historical, Entertainment, Luxury, Wine, and many more.   

LOCATION:  Onsite in our Dallas Office.  

2801 W. Airport Fwy. Dallas, TX 75261 

SUMMARY:  

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Controller to lead our Accounting team.  The Controller will oversee all aspects of our financial planning and analysis, driving growth and improvements for each accounting area.  This role is suited for a leader with a deep understanding of the retail industry and a proven track record of effective, innovative management. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Supervises the monthly closing process and financial statement production in conjunction with the accounting department managers  

• Organizes the personnel structure and associated workflow and processes with the accounting department managers to increase efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness 

• Directs each accounting department manager with periodic review and specific issue analysis to achieve plans and objectives but also to provide feedback and improvements  

• Controls the execution of the monthly closing process and financial statement production with review of internal controls and implementation of root cause analysis with and through the accounting department mangers  

• Staffs the accounting department with trained and educated personnel, as appropriate for each position 

 EDUCATION: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business - Accounting required; CPA highly preferred; Masters preferred. 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  

• Experience with Microsoft GP is highly preferred 

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a managerial role; thorough understanding of Corporate Finance and Accounting Principles 

• Must be able to multi-task and adjust to new situations quickly 

• Must have excellent organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written 

• Must have a proven ability to recruit, lead, mentor, evaluate and develop staff;  

• Must be extremely detail-oriented and have a positive attitude.  

• Heritage prepares a multi-company, consolidated and combined financial statement with planning and analysis as may be required, and accordingly, commensurate experience is preferred. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Individual must be able to work independently in a fast-paced, team-focused environment with tight turnaround deadlines. 

• The following are attributes that we are seeking in all employees at Heritage:  

• Self-motivation, intelligence, and strong work ethic. 

• Ability to analyze and propose solutions to problems. 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-project, and dynamic environment. 

• Absolute drive to complete projects on time and in a detailed manner. 

Heritage Auctions welcomes and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, mature workers, and persons with disabilities. EOE