Job Description

Job Description: Controller

About the company

Company is a growing wholesaler of personal care products, supplying [retailers / distributors / e-commerce channels] across USA Canada . We are a lean, owner-led team that moves fast, and our growth has outpaced our finance function. We are hiring our first senior finance leader to build the systems, controls, and relationships that will carry us through the next stage.

Position summary

The Controller owns every part of the company's finances: accurate monthly financial statements, banking relationships, cash management, tax, legal and regulatory compliance, and insurance. This is a hands-on role. You will do the work yourself today and build the team and processes to scale it tomorrow.

• Reports to: Owner / CEO
• Works closely with: Operations, purchasing, sales, and outside advisors (CPA firm, attorneys, insurance broker, bankers)
• Location: On-site, New York, NY
• Type: Full-time, exempt

Key responsibilities

• Financial statements: Own the monthly close, reconciliations, inventory accounting, and GAAP financial statements; prepare budgets, forecasts, and margin reporting; coordinate the annual CPA review or audit.
• Banking and cash management: Manage bank and lender relationships, the line of credit, borrowing base, and covenant reporting; maintain a 13-week cash forecast and manage working capital.
• Tax: Oversee income, sales and use, payroll, and property tax compliance with the outside CPA, including multi-state nexus and tax planning.
• Legal and compliance: Maintain entity filings, licenses, and contracts with outside counsel; manage retailer vendor compliance.
• Insurance: Manage the insurance program and annual renewals with the broker, issue certificates of insurance, and handle claims.
• Controls and systems: Build internal controls, improve accounting systems, and grow the finance team as the company scales.

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 3 years as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior finance lead.
• Experience in wholesale distribution, consumer products, or another inventory-heavy business.
• Strong command of GAAP, month-end close, inventory accounting, and financial reporting.
• Hands-on experience managing bank relationships, lines of credit, borrowing bases, and covenant reporting.
• Working knowledge of multi-state sales tax and business insurance.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with mid-market ERP or accounting systems such as [Sage 100, NetSuite, QuickBooks Enterprise].
• High integrity, discretion with confidential information, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves.

Compensation and how to apply

• Salary: 150000 to 200000, based on experience

Experience Required

5-6 years