Senior Controller

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Controller for multiple high-growth companies
• Oversee and manage the accounting teams
• Set up and optimize ERP systems, with particular emphasis on QuickBooks
• Maintain records of financial transactions with intuitive bucketing
• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles
• Manage day-to-day cash flows, including AR and AP
• Oversee month-end close process including analytical review of the monthly operating results to ensure accurate accounting plus helpful commentary
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a regular basis to ensure GAAP compliance
• Manage reporting requirements to external parties including financial institutions
• Quarterback annual tax preparation alongside external CPA firms
• Create “management financials” and regular KPIs across various topics
• Assist with investor updates, capital raises, and potential company exits
• Work with operations and NPD teams to ensure accurate product costing
• Maintain reporting of fixed assets and track of capital projects
• Forecast pro forma financials including P&L, balance sheet and cash flows
• Properly account for retailer and distributor deductions
• Maintain and set up inventory accounting, bills of material, product costing and understand related purchase orders, inventory receipts etc.
• Process payroll and record payroll across the various companies
• Prepare and file sales tax, business tax and assists with ensuring compliance with legal requirements by jurisdiction

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from a top tier university; CPA preferred but not required
• 5+ years of prior experience as a Controller for high growth consumer brands
• Deep understanding of GAAP and how to report out financials that are GAAP compliant
• Ability to oversee annual taxes and lead CPA financial reviews, as well as sales taxes
• Experience with setting up and overseeing ERP systems (QuickBooks, Sage MAS, etc.)
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, v-lookups, forecasts
• Strong attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• A self-starter, but is also highly effective in team environments
• Able to multi-task and prioritize with efficiency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to support multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines
• Personal drive and ambition to take this practice area to the next level and beyond
• A true team player who can attract, develop and retain top level talent