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Lucy, a fast-growing CPG brand, is seeking a strategic and hands-on Controller to lead global accounting operations and financial reporting. You will design and scale the financial infrastructure for an omni-channel business spanning direct-to-consumer e-commerce and traditional wholesale/distributor networks.
Key responsibilities include overseeing monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes with GAAP compliance and audit readiness; managing day-to-day accounting operations including AR/AP, general ledger reconciliation, and cash flow; and optimizing the quote-to-cash process for wholesale accounts. You will accurately account for deferred revenue, customer returns, chargebacks, and platform fees across high-volume e-commerce channels, while managing and reconciling retail trade spend reserves to protect gross margins.
You will oversee COGS accounting including landing costs, inbound freight, customs, and tariffs; lead inventory reconciliation and obsolescence reserve management; and design and maintain robust internal financial controls as transaction volume scales. Multi-state sales and excise tax compliance, foreign exchange management, and intercompany reconciliation are core to the role.
As the business grows, you will build and lead the accounting team, recruiting and mentoring AR/AP specialists and senior accountants. You will manage external partnerships with CPA firms, bookkeeping contractors, and tax consultants, and partner with Operations to optimize workflows and implement new accounting systems or ERPs.
Success metrics include achieving a predictable monthly close cycle, accurate COGS and inventory tracking, reducing erroneous distributor deductions, implementing scalable internal controls, maintaining audit readiness, and successfully optimizing the accounting tech stack.
Required: 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 2–3 years as Controller or Assistant Controller. Deep experience in CPG, manufacturing, or inventory-based retail. Proven expertise with multi-channel revenue streams (D2C e-commerce and wholesale distributors). Hands-on fluency with mid-to-enterprise ERPs (NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics) and integrations with Shopify and Amazon preferred. Strong knowledge of ASC 606, trade spend management, and gross-to-net revenue adjustments. Active CPA or CMA preferred. Comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous, high-growth environments.
