Controller

We are seeking an entrepreneurial, high-performing Controller to lead the in-house accounting department at a high-growth direct-to-consumer portfolio company. This role is responsible for overseeing all daily financial operations, back-office processes, internal controls, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in accounting, audit, and payroll management, with specific expertise in inventory tracking and cost accounting to help optimize our profitability and supply chain metrics. Experience in Direct-to-Consumer is also critical to this role. This role will be in-person in the Denver, CO metro area. Key Responsibilities Inventory & Cost Accounting Inventory Management: Oversee inventory tracking, stock reconciliations, and inventory valuation compliance. COGS Analysis: Provide deep-dive Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) reporting and profitability analysis to support pricing and purchasing decisions. Operational Analysis: Conduct comprehensive business and cost-control analyses to identify operational efficiencies. Core Financial Operations End-to-End Financial Execution: Execute and manage daily accounting functions along with maintaining a high-level strategic overview of the company’s financial health and trajectory. Cash Flow Management: Own the company’s daily liquidity position; design and maintain robust cash flow forecasting models (including a rolling 13-week forecast) to optimize working capital. Daily Transactions: Perform the daily processing of financial transactions, including Accounts Payable (AP) processing and Accounts Receivable (AR) tracking. Expense Management: Manage corporate credit cards and internal expense policies. Payroll & Benefits: Oversee internal payroll processing and employee benefit program management. Financial Reporting, Compliance, and Controls Financial Statements: Prepare accurate periodic financial statements, monthly closing packages, and operational dashboards that support daily and strategic decision making, as well as board updates. Metrics Tracking: Deliver weekly reports detailing key operating and financial metrics to leadership. Tax & Audit Support: Coordinate monthly sales tax reporting and filings. Provide documentation and compliance checks for year-end tax support. Corporate Finance Support: Assist leadership with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, banking relationships, and covenant tracking. Systems Implementation: Manage and optimize our financial IT solutions, including the implementation and management of our Inventory Management System. Internal Controls: Establish, monitor, and enforce robust internal financial controls to safeguard company assets and streamline operations. Qualifications & Skills Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required. Experience: 5–8 years of relevant (CPG, Direct-to-Consumer) corporate accounting experience, with a proven track record in a product-based environment (handling inventory and COGS). Technical Skills: Highly proficient in modern accounting systems, inventory management software, and ERP systems. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial and inventory data into actionable business insights. Mindset: Entrepreneurial with strong problem-solving skills, an eye for detail, and the ability to partner with the leadership team on high-level strategy and daily execution. #J-18808-Ljbffr