Financial Controller - Prescott, AZ

Position Overview

Davidson’s, soon to be 95 years young, is an innovative leader in firearms distribution recognized for its excellence in creative marketing, technology, and world-class customer service. Davidson’s is currently seeking an on-site Financial Controller to join our hardworking Accounting Department in Prescott, Arizona!

The primary responsibilities of the Financial Controller are for the timely review, interpretation, and generation of recommendations related to the Company’s financial performance. The Financial Controller is also responsible for assisting the CFO in planning, organizing, and directing the finance and accounting function as well as measuring its performance. 

Responsibilities include

• Assisting the CFO in the preparation of the monthly close to include reconciling and posting activity for accounts
• Reviewing financial results including revenue and expense trends and making recommendations for corrective action to mitigate variances from the budget
• Work with department heads for creation and tracking of department budgets
• Oversight of Accounting Team which includes general accounting and the accounts payable functions and teams, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately, timely and in accordance with company policy
• Ensuring all balance sheet accounts are reconciled and analyzed in accordance with U.S. GAAP and Company policy
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems and reporting
• Workpapers, schedules and/or other documents required for the annual or periodic audit are accurate, complete and submitted timely
• Lead, mentor and develop accounting team members

Ideal Candidate Would Possess

• The ability to work in an independent manner with little need for direct supervision
• A demonstrated ability for planning and organization skills, handling multiple tasks, and working in a fast-paced environment
• Conceptual and strategic thinking
• Advanced Microsoft Office Excel skills including VLOOKUP, Functions and pivot tables preferred
• An ability to communicate in a professional and articulate manner with internal and external contacts at all levels
• The ability to meet deadlines

Benefits 

Davidson’s is a business casual environment that offers a generous benefits compensation package including a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Our voluntary benefits include family Medical, Dental, and Vision coverages as well as supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, short-term/ long-term disability plans, cash benefit supplemental insurance plans, and a 401(k) with a generous match!

About Davidson’s

Founded in 1932, Davidson’s has grown into one of the nation’s top firearms wholesalers. Headquartered in Prescott, Arizona we proudly distribute over 80 brands of firearms to dealers nationwide. Davidson’s “GuaranteeD Lifetime Replacement Program” and its consumer website GalleryofGuns.com are two of Davidson’s unique services designed to help promote the business of our dealers.

Our vision is to be a firearms distribution company that creates, develops, and nurtures strong customer, employee, vendor, and industry relationships, while always conducting ourselves honorably as we excel in the performance of our jobs and the fulfillment of our corporate social responsibilities. 

To apply for this position, please reply to this ad with your cover letter and resume via email to [email protected]. 

All candidates must be at least 21 years of age and have the ability to pass a criminal and credit background check as well as a pre-employment drug test.

To learn more about career opportunities at Davidson’s, click on the CAREER link on GalleryofGuns.com

 Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred, CPA or similar designation is a plus
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Public Accounting or as a Controller/Accounting Manager in a fast-paced, hands-on environment preferred
• Distribution, manufacturing or retail background preferred
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office software
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with all levels of management