Controller

Role and Responsibilities The Controller is a critical leadership position for this growing multi-channel, purpose-driven brand. This role will focus on setting a strong financial foundation including accounting, reporting, operational finance and financial controls to enable the brand to scale both domestically and internationally. In this role, you will be accountable for the day-to-day accounting operations of the company, including the production of financial reports, maintaining an adequate system of accounting records and developing a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles. To be effective, you work closely and collaboratively with cross‑functional teams as well as external partners to build scalable and reliable accounting processes and valuable financial reporting for operational, business analytics and planning purposes. Beyond providing accounting leadership, you work in partnership closely with the executive team to manage the company’s legal and operational risk through processes and controls. You and your team push the organization to higher levels of operational discipline through systematic reporting, and you will enable Herbivore’s journey to scaling growth domestically and internationally. Accounting Manage all daily financial accounting functions for the company including A/P, A/R, journal entries, bank reconciliations, general ledger reconciliation, payroll and account analysis. Assess current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes. Evaluate and implement accounting software and supporting systems, as needed. Manage the preparation of annual audits. Manage extension of trade credit to wholesale customers. Work with outside accountants to prepare and file state/local sales and business tax returns. Financial infrastructure and statement Build financial infrastructure to support Herbivore on its high‑growth journey. Ensure proper reconciliations and documentation are maintained for all general ledger accounts. Manage the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accounting of consolidated financial results. Manage monthly G/L closings to ensure timely and accurate financials. Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget. Prepare internal and external financial documents. Generate accurate and timely monthly financial statements, prepare monthly reporting package including comparative reports of operating results and variance explanations. Manage financial audits and other diligence events. Maintain tight balance sheet account reconciliations and detail schedules. Support operating management with timely and accurate cost accounting and KPIs. Operations finance and controls Establish, monitor and enforce financial controls across the organization. Manage inventory levels, ensuring turns and excess/obsolescence are within target. Guide financial and spending decisions by establishing, monitoring and enforcing policies/procedures. Partner with operations to develop BOMs and COGS for each product, updated annually. Prepare lender reports and ensure debt covenants are met. Partner with planners to co‑own end‑to‑end production and supply planning process from planning, production to delivery of new product introductions and reformulations including full size, sample size, limited edition, gratis, testers and value sets for distribution domestically and internationally. Qualifications 5+ years as controller, bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance management. Understanding of order flow systems (e.g., Edi, Shopify), inventory control and standard cost experience. Experience with wholesaler finance, especially DTC. Experience with Quickbooks as well as ERP. Strong organizational and leadership skills. Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work product. Strong analytical and problem solving skills that enable him/her to assess, quantify, and resolve operational issues and trends. Superior leadership and interpersonal skills, including training, coaching and development. A self‑starter with a strong work ethic and an energetic style; sets the example and creates an environment of high expectations. Must be an excellent team player with the ability to build, foster, and nurture relationships with members of the marketing teams and cross‑functional teams. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to manage budgets and develop analytics including MS Excel and MRP software. Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills. Ability to work in fast‑faced, flexible start‑up environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Herbivore Botanicals LLC