Job Description

General Pet Supply


Work Location: OH - Cleveland
Job Code: 10311


Arden Companies, a business unit of Central Garden & Pet , is a leading manufacturer and distributor of Patio Outdoor Lifestyle products and Pet Beds that are sold through the some of the largest retailers in the US and Canada. Arden has been partnering with customers for over 60 years to build fashionable, quality products for the mass consumer, and now has an exciting opportunity for aFinancial Controller, based in our corporate headquarters in Bingham Farms, MI.

Arden has held a dominant market share for decades in the outdoor segment. The company has three manufacturing locations across the country, strategically positioned for servicing the US and Canada, and has a robust ecommerce business, shipping direct to consumer from these three locations. The Company also has offices in China and Taiwan that manage an extensive global supply chain network.

Reporting to the CFO of Arden, the Financial Controller would be a key part of the leadership team and would also work closely with Pet segment and Corporate finance. Strong interest in driving continuous improvement within the accounting function will be a key success factor in this role. Deep organizational skills and a talent for effective people management will be fundamental to this position. The Controller would oversee a team of up to 6 employees.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS:

• Full responsibility for overseeing month-end close in accordance with GAAP
• Ability to streamline processes to: (1) meet timeliness while providing accuracy and completeness in monthly close and reporting and (2) generate analytics that unlock insights and support better forecasting and decision-making.
• Address all audit requests, both internal and external
• Full responsibility for SOX compliance under guidance of corporate SOX team; full transparency
• Hands-on analysis - ability to build tools to research/track changes/trends; understand business drivers
• Develop and manage a high performing team that proactively drives continuous improvement and works with a collaborative mentality
  
  

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES:

• 10+ years in related experience in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s degree in finance / accounting required, CPA strongly preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in GAAP and inventory cost accounting
• SAP experience a plus
• Impeccable analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work closely with a senior management team
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in effective development of professional staff
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Team works a hybrid schedule, part of the time from their home office and part of the time from our office in Bingham Farms
  

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual profit-sharing bonus!
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2022 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on amission to leadthe future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry~Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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