Controller

What You’ll Get To Do We are seeking a Founding Accountant to build and own the accounting function from the ground up. This role is both hands‑on and strategic. You will establish the financial backbone of the company and partner closely with leadership to enable scale. Build the Accounting Foundation Establish accurate and timely monthly close process Own the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management Implement accrual accounting, including expenses, prepaid assets, and fixed assets Clean up and maintain a reliable, audit‑ready balance sheet Inventory, Revenue, and Cost of Goods Sold Build systems to track inventory (robots and seafood), yield, shrinkage, and SKU‑level profitability Partner with operations to establish reliable COGS and gross margin reporting Reconcile sales to cash and ensure revenue accuracy Develop standard costing frameworks, including yield, labor, and overhead allocation Systems and Infrastructure Evaluate and lead migration from QuickBooks to a scalable ERP system Implement systems for inventory and cost accounting Build cost center tracking and reporting structures Ensure data integrity between operations and finance systems Process and Controls Design and implement scalable processes across order‑to‑cash and procure‑to‑pay cycles Build inventory tracking and reconciliation processes Introduce internal controls and audit readiness standards Reduce AR aging and improve cash collection discipline Multi‑Entity and Scaling Complexity Build multi‑entity reporting and consolidation processes Implement intercompany accounting and transfer pricing frameworks Prepare the company for future audited financial statements Support scaling into manufacturing and plant operations What You’ll Need 5–10+ years of accounting or finance experience Strong GAAP foundation Experience in at least one of the following: manufacturing, inventory‑heavy business, or food / perishable goods / CPG Proven ability to build accounting processes from scratch Deep understanding of inventory accounting, cost accounting (standard costing and variances), and revenue recognition Bonus Points If You Have ERP implementation or migration experience Multi‑entity and consolidation experience Experience in high‑SKU, high‑volume environments Familiarity with yield‑based production systems What This Role is Not This is not a passive “close the books” accounting role. This is not purely audit or technical accounting work. This is not a narrowly scoped position—you will architect the function. Why This Role is Unique You will be the first true accounting leader in the company. You will directly shape how finance operates as the business scales. You will work on complex real‑world operational and financial problems. This role can grow into Controller, VP Finance, or CAO over time. #J-18808-Ljbffr