Assistant Controller

Location: Santa Monica, CA (Remote/Hybrid) Candidates should work Pacific Time hours and be able to commute to Santa Monica for periodic in‑person meetings as needed. Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) | Beauty | Fragrance | eCommerce About the Opportunity Our client is a rapidly growing, venture‑backed direct-to-consumer consumer products company that is redefining the premium home and lifestyle category. The company has built a loyal customer following through beautifully designed, high‑quality products and is experiencing significant growth across direct‑to‑consumer, Amazon, and wholesale channels. The business generated approximately $11 million in revenue in 2025 and is on pace to reach $20 million in 2026 , with an ambitious roadmap toward $60 million in revenue and 20% EBITDA over the next several years. Following a recent institutional funding round led by experienced consumer‑focused investors, the company is investing in its finance infrastructure to support its next stage of growth. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a lean, high‑performing team where your work will have immediate visibility and impact. The Opportunity The company is seeking an Accounting & Finance Consultant to partner directly with the Head of Finance & Accounting and President/COO during a period of rapid growth and finance transformation. This consultant will provide hands‑on accounting support while helping strengthen financial reporting, improve processes, optimize recently implemented ERP systems, and build scalable accounting infrastructure. The ideal candidate enjoys rolling up their sleeves, solving problems, improving processes, and operating in a fast‑paced entrepreneurial environment. Key Responsibilities Immediately support day‑to‑day corporate accounting operations alongside finance leadership. Assist with the stabilization and optimization of a recently implemented NetSuite ERP environment. Reconstruct, organize, and document historical trial balance detail inherited from an outsourced accounting provider. Improve the quality and transparency of accounting records to support management reporting and executive decision‑making. Build detailed gross margin reporting by SKU across an expanding product portfolio. Prepare and improve GAAP‑compliant financial reporting. Analyze margins, deductions, chargebacks, and profitability across multiple sales channels, including DTC, Amazon, and wholesale. Reconcile and audit transactional data flowing from Shopify into NetSuite to ensure data integrity. Design and implement stronger internal controls, month‑end close procedures, reconciliation processes, and accounting documentation. Partner with outsourced accounting resources to improve accounting workflows and operational consistency. Provide analytical support related to inventory management, cash flow forecasting, and operational finance initiatives. Assist with ad hoc projects supporting continued growth and operational scalability. Ideal Background Strong corporate accounting experience within a high‑growth consumer products, retail, eCommerce, or manufacturing environment. Experience producing GAAP‑compliant financial statements. Hands‑on experience with month‑end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. Demonstrated ability to improve accounting processes and implement internal controls. Comfortable working in lean organizations where flexibility and ownership are essential. Strong analytical skills with the ability to work at both detailed transactional and high‑level financial reporting levels. Experience working with outsourced accounting teams is highly preferred. Inventory and cost accounting experience is a plus. Experience analyzing product‑level profitability or gross margins is highly desirable. Systems NetSuite (required) Shopify (strongly preferred) Advanced Microsoft Excel Why This Opportunity? Join a rapidly scaling, venture‑backed consumer brand at an exciting stage of growth. Work directly with executive leadership and play a meaningful role in building the finance function. Opportunity to make lasting improvements to accounting processes and reporting infrastructure. High visibility with leadership and meaningful exposure to strategic finance initiatives. Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where ideas are welcomed and execution is valued. Interview Process Two rounds of video interviews with executive leadership. Efficient interview process with quick decision‑making. #J-18808-Ljbffr