We are partnering with a fast-growing company in the CPG growth acceleration space that supports emerging brands across retail, eCommerce, and operations. This is a great opportunity for a business-minded Controller who enjoys being hands-on with accounting details and client-facing with founders, operators, and internal leadership teams.

This role will oversee accounting and financial operations for a portfolio of growing businesses, managing month end close, financial reporting, client communication, process improvement, payroll support, and operational accounting. The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting experience, understands how accounting impacts day to day business decisions, and is comfortable managing multiple clients, entities, or business units in a fast paced environment.

What We Are Looking For

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong U.S. GAAP and month end close experience

• Experience managing multiple clients, entities, or business units

• Strong QuickBooks Online, Excel, and financial reporting skills

• Experience with inventory, eCommerce, CPG, or service based businesses preferred

• Public accounting, outsourced accounting, systems implementation, or process improvement experience preferred

• CPA or CPA track preferred

• Strong client facing communication skills and ability to partner with founders, operators, and internal teams

This is a great fit for someone coming from outsourced accounting, public accounting, fractional finance, or a high growth CPG or eCommerce environment.

Reporting & Analysis

- Create client performance reports and KPI summaries

- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

- Support CFOs with ad hoc analysis

Systems & Process Improvement

- Onboard new clients and assist with chart of accounts design

- Help optimize workflows and accounting processes

- Assist with system integrations and data migrations

- Provide feedback on tools and process improvements

Team Support

- Assist and review work from junior team members

- Contribute to internal documentation and best practices

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

- 7+ years of accounting experience

- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP

- Strong experience with QuickBooks Online

- Strong Excel skills

- Experience managing multiple clients or engagements

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Highly organized with strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

- CPG / inventory accounting experience

- Experience with Shopify, Amazon, Bill.com, Gusto, Cin7, DEAR, SOS Inventory, or similar

tools

- Experience with EDI platforms such as SPS Commerce

- Experience with trade spend, deductions, and distributor accounting

- Systems implementation or data migration experience

Key Attributes for Success

- Organized and dependable

- Professional and composed

- Strong follow-through

- Solutions-oriented mindset

- Comfortable in fast-paced environments

Perks & Benefits

- Medical, Dental, Vision

- 401(k) with employer match

- Flexible WFH / Office option

- PTO program

- Ongoing training and professional development

- Company outings

- Casual startup environment