Controller

Pet Food/CPG Experience required

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Salary: $140,000 - $175,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a fast-growing pet food company redefining the way pet parents nourish their animals through premium, science-backed products sold through direct-to-consumer channels and retail partnerships. As we enter our next phase of growth, we are looking for a hands-on Controller to build the financial foundation needed to support rapid scale.

This is a unique opportunity for an accounting leader who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and wants to create processes, systems, and reporting infrastructure from the ground up. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, experience scaling finance operations, and the ability to partner closely with leadership as the company expands across channels, products, and markets.

Why join us?

Opportunity to build the finance function for a rapidly scaling consumer brand
High visibility role partnering directly with executive leadership
Ability to create meaningful processes and infrastructure from the ground up
Join a mission-driven company improving the lives of pets and their owners

Job Details

The Controller will own the accounting function and serve as a key financial partner to the executive team. This person will build scalable accounting processes, improve financial visibility, strengthen controls, and prepare the company for continued growth. You will oversee everything from month-end close and reporting to inventory, revenue recognition, and financial systems optimization.

This role is ideal for someone coming from a high-growth consumer, ecommerce, CPG, or retail environment who enjoys moving between strategy and execution.

Key Responsibilities

Build & Scale the Accounting Function

Develop and implement scalable accounting processes, policies, and internal controls to support rapid growth
Establish a best-in-class month-end close process, improving accuracy and reporting timelines
Build the foundation for a growing finance organization, including hiring and developing future team members
Evaluate and implement improvements across accounting systems, workflows, and automation

Financial Reporting & Business Partnership

Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, providing accurate insights to leadership
Partner with the CEO and executive team on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and strategic decision-making
Develop dashboards and reporting tools to improve visibility into business performance
Translate financial results into actionable insights for a fast-growing consumer brand

DTC, Retail & Inventory Accounting

Oversee accounting across ecommerce, marketplace, and retail channels
Manage revenue recognition across DTC and wholesale customers
Own inventory accounting, including landed costs, COGS, purchase accounting, and inventory reconciliation
Partner with operations, supply chain, and vendors to improve forecasting and working capital management
Support retail expansion with scalable processes for new customers and distribution partners

Systems & Process Optimization

Lead improvements to ERP, ecommerce, and financial technology systems
Ensure accurate integrations between platforms such as ERP, Shopify, Amazon, inventory management systems, and third-party logistics providers
Build automation and reporting processes to reduce manual work and improve scalability

Compliance & Controls

Manage tax compliance, audits, and financial controls
Establish processes to support future fundraising, due diligence, and potential exit readiness
Ensure financial operations remain compliant as the company grows
Qualifications
7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leader
Experience in a high-growth DTC, ecommerce, CPG, retail, or consumer products environment
Proven track record building accounting infrastructure and processes from the ground up
Strong understanding of inventory accounting, revenue recognition, and cost accounting
Experience implementing or optimizing ERP/accounting systems
Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn financial data into business insights
Hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills and ability to partner cross-functionally
Preferred Experience
Experience scaling a consumer brand from early growth stages into a larger organization
Background supporting retail expansion through channels such as Amazon, Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Sprouts, or specialty retailers
Experience with Shopify, NetSuite, QuickBooks, or other modern finance technology stacks
Experience preparing companies for fundraising, rapid growth, or strategic transactions

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