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Controller

$130k - $175k

CFS

Salary: $130,000 - $175,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out
  • Serve as the top accounting leader with full ownership of financial operations and reporting
  • Partner closely with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and key financial decisions
  • Lead and develop an accounting team while helping shape the future finance organization
  • Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and internal control enhancements
  • Work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment where new ideas are encouraged and implemented
Key Responsibilities For The Controller
  • Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including financial reporting and variance analysis
  • Oversee wholesale accounts receivable, retailer deductions, remittance reconciliations, and cash application processes
  • Manage accounts payable operations, vendor relationships, and payment processes across domestic and international suppliers
  • Lead inventory accounting, COGS reporting, inventory reconciliations, and gross margin analysis
  • Serve as the accounting lead for ERP systems, reporting enhancements, and process improvements
  • Manage accounting staff and support audits, budgeting, forecasting, and cross-functional financial initiatives
Qualifications For The Controller
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Prior Controller or senior accounting leadership experience with ownership of the full month-end close process
  • Strong experience with inventory accounting, ERP systems (NetSuite preferred), and advanced Excel

$130K-$175K

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