Controller

Asahee Management Services is a professional services firm that provides comprehensive accounting, back-office operations, and management support to a growing portfolio of companies on a contract basis. Current engagements span consumer products, manufacturing, and distribution — including Pure Balance Ventures, Arcwell Manufacturing, Altheya, Lyora, and Peptide Strips. Our team operates with the agility of a boutique firm and the discipline of an institutional finance function, and we are looking for a Controller who thrives in that kind of environment. About the Role The Controller is a senior, hands-on role responsible for the full accounting and finance function across Asahee Management Services and its portfolio of managed companies. Reporting to the CFO (Ethan Thomas), this role combines team management with direct execution — the Controller is expected to perform transactional accounting work alongside managing staff, not just oversee it. As the portfolio grows, the role will evolve accordingly. What We Offer Direct visibility to senior leadership and genuine influence over how the finance function is built Opportunity to shape processes, systems, and controls from the ground up across a growing portfolio Exposure to multiple industries — consumer products, manufacturing, distribution, and beyond Stable, on-site role Support staff currently in place, with willingness to build additional support roles as needed Responsibilities Multi-Entity Accounting Operations Own and execute the full accounting function across all Asahee-managed entities, including Pure Balance Ventures, Altheya, Lyora, Peptide Strips, and Asahee corporate — and any new entities onboarded to the portfolio Manage AP, AR, cash management, payroll coordination, and general ledger maintenance across all entities Ensure each entity's chart of accounts, cost structure, and reporting framework is correctly configured and consistently maintained in QuickBooks Desktop External Partner Accounting Process and track purchase orders for raw materials and packaging components; ensure purchases are accurately recorded and matched to inventory receipts Submit and manage build assembly purchase orders to Nexiuum for finished goods production; track build assembly reports and reconcile completed assemblies against POs Accrue co-packing costs for inventory builds in advance of invoice receipt; match and post Nexiuum invoices against established accruals upon receipt Track all inventory movements through the Nexiuum 3PL facility — inbound raw materials, assembly completions, outbound shipments — and maintain accurate inventory records in QuickBooks Desktop Advanced Inventory Process customer orders and invoicing; ensure revenue is recognized correctly and AR is tracked and collected Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process across all managed entities Prepare accurate, timely financial statements — income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow — for each entity and consolidate where applicable Deliver financials and supporting schedules to the CFO; the CFO will own communication of results to stakeholders and owners Maintain the general ledger and ensure all accounts are reconciled and properly supported at close Historical Cleanup & Books Integrity Assess the current state of books across managed entities and identify areas requiring historical cleanup or correction Execute remediation of historical accounting issues — reclassifications, missing accruals, reconciliation gaps — to bring books to a clean, audit-ready state Document any adjustments made and maintain supporting workpapers for all prior-period corrections Compliance, Controls & GAAP Ensure all entities are accounted for under accrual-basis GAAP; identify and correct any cash-basis or non-compliant treatments Design, document, and enforce internal controls appropriate for a growing multi-entity environment Coordinate with external CPAs or auditors for tax preparation, reviews, or audits as required Manage intercompany transactions and eliminations between Asahee and its managed entities Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team (currently 1 report) Set priorities and deadlines; review work product for accuracy and completeness Identify gaps in team capacity and support hiring and onboarding of additional accounting staff as workload and portfolio grow Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement Qualifications 5-10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role Deep, hands‑on proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop, including Advanced Inventory — this is non‑negotiable Experience with accrual accounting, multi‑entity environments, and GAAP compliance Demonstrated ability to both manage accounting staff and execute transactional work directly Experience remediating or cleaning up historical books Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance Familiarity with product‑based businesses, co‑packer/3PL workflows, or inventory‑heavy operations is strongly preferred Experience in a portfolio company, managed services, or multi‑client accounting environment is preferred Background in consumer products, manufacturing, or distribution is preferred Experience coordinating with external auditors or tax professionals is preferred Ownership mindset — takes accountability for the full accounting function, not just assigned tasks Executes at every level — equally effective setting strategy and posting transactions Precise and thorough — produces clean, well‑supported work with a low error rate Organized under complexity — can manage multiple entities, workflows, and deadlines simultaneously Adaptable — comfortable in a dynamic, growing environment where priorities shift and processes are still being built Collaborative — works well alongside peers and leadership without needing a rigid hierarchy #J-18808-Ljbffr