Controller

Role Overview

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Maintain the integrity of financial statements while continuously improving close processes, documentation, supporting schedules, and internal controls.
• Deliver timely monthly financial reports to the board.
• Partner with CFO on a key initiative to transition to departmental budgets, including a full overhaul of the current reporting structure.
• Maintain accounting policies and controls across all departments.
• Oversee inventory cost accounting, COGS accuracy, and gross margin analysis across domestic, DTC, and international sales channels; maintain inventory obsolescence records.
• Manage revenue recognition across all sales channels, including customer trading terms, discounts, allowances, returns, and damaged goods.
• Manage the ERP system (NetSuite), identifying opportunities to improve processes and reporting.
• Serve as the day-to-day contact for the bank, managing credit facilities and ensuring compliance with covenants and audits.
• Oversee end to end credit control function, with day-to-day collection activity managed by the team.
• Work with cross-functional teams to address any issues.
• Ownership of the accounts payable function. Ensure accurate recording of expenses and accruals. Manage payments in accordance with working capital. Maintaining supplier relationships.
• Work with external auditors to complete the annual review of the company's financial statements.
• Manage sales tax in all U.S. states using Avalara.
• Oversee payroll, benefits, and 401(k) administration, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax and labor laws.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of three accounting professionals.
• Partner with cross-functional departments, providing accounting insight that supports planning, forecasting, and decision-making.

Requirements

• 8–10+ years of accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Prior experience in the CPG sector is a must. Preferably with Omni-Channel sales experience, working with retailers such as Amazon.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience managing federal and state tax filings.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems; NetSuite preferred.
• Proven track record in accounting process transformation.
• Ability to operate effectively in an ambiguous, fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coach teams.
• Strong change management and leadership skills.
• Clear communicator with the ability to simplify complex financial challenges.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; active CPA is a strong plus.

Tech Stack

• ERP

Benefits

• We are a fully remote company working across time zones and countries.
• We maintain a 40-hour work week, and while working remotely provides flexibility, we expect everyone to be available 9AM
• 3PM PT to accommodate necessary team meetings.
• We recognize 10 company holidays per calendar year.
• Employees receive 10 days of vacation per year, accrued each pay period.
• Full-time employees receive 3 floating days off per year.
• We provide time off for sick leave, jury duty, bereavement, parental leave and other leaves as applicable.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans are offered for all full-time employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) costs are covered in full by the Company.
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) costs are covered in full by the Company.
• Life insurance costs are covered in full by the Company.
• Employees may participate in the Company’s 401(k) plan and are eligible for a company match of up to 5% following 6 months of service.
• One-time reimbursement of up to $250 in first month of hire.
• 50% discount on company store purchases.