Financial Controller

A fast-growing consumer packaged goods brand is seeking a Controller to lead the day-to-day accounting function and serve as a key financial partner to leadership. This role is ideal for a strong Assistant Controller who has owned the close, understands inventory-driven accounting, and is ready to take their next step in there career. The Controller will be responsible for building structure, tightening processes, and ensuring financial accuracy as the business grows in complexity across channels (DTC, wholesale, marketplaces) and entities. This is a hands-on role that blends technical accounting, operational leadership, and cross-functional partnership. Key Responsibilities Accounting & Close • Own the full monthly, quarterly, and annual close process • Ensure accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP • Maintain and improve the general ledger, chart of accounts, and account reconciliations • Oversee journal entries, accruals, revenue recognition, and reserves • Partner with FP&A and leadership to explain variances and trends Inventory, Costing & COGS • Own inventory accounting across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods • Oversee standard costing, landed costs, and COGS analysis • Partner with operations and supply chain on inventory controls, cycle counts, and physical inventories • Monitor inventory reserves, obsolescence, and shrink • Support margin analysis and cost optimization initiatives AP, AR & Cash Management • Oversee AP, AR, and cash disbursements • Ensure strong controls around bill pay, vendor management, and collections • Monitor cash flow and support short-term liquidity forecasting • Improve processes and controls as transaction volume scales Systems, Process & Controls • Own and optimize the accounting system and related tools (NetSuite, QuickBooks, or similar) • Build scalable accounting processes and internal controls suitable for growth • Improve documentation, workflows, and close timelines • Partner with external auditors, tax advisors, and consultants • Support audit and tax compliance processes Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership • Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff (or outsourced partners) • Act as a trusted partner to Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and FP&A • Translate accounting concepts into clear insights for non-finance stakeholders • Bring a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset to problem solving Qualifications • 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience • Background in CPG, consumer goods, manufacturing, or inventory-heavy businesses strongly preferred • Assistant Controller or Accounting Manager ready for first Controller role encouraged to apply • Strong knowledge of GAAP and inventory accounting • Experience owning month-end close and preparing financial statements • ERP experience required (NetSuite strongly preferred) • Advanced Excel skills; comfort in data-heavy environments • CPA preferred but not required • Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving business What This Role Offers • Opportunity to step into a true ownership role and grow with the business • High visibility with leadership and meaningful impact on operations • Ability to build structure and scale systems the right way • A collaborative, execution-oriented environment Please submit a resume to be considered.