Accounting Manager​/Controller

Position: Accounting Manager / Controller
Description

High-growth CPG company is seeking its first Accounting Manager/Controller to build and lead the accounting function from the ground up. This is a hands-on, high-impact role ideal for someone who enjoys creating structure in a scaling environment - owning everything from close to inventory/cost accounting while driving process improvements and system optimization in Net Suite. You'll partner closely with leadership to create scalable processes, improve visibility into financials, and support continued growth.

Qualifications

+ 6-8 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within CPG or product-based companies

+ Strong experience with inventory and cost accounting (required)

+ Hands-on experience with Net Suite (required)

+ Experience operating in a high-growth or startup environment preferred

+ Proven ability to build processes and SOPs from scratch

+ Solid understanding of GAAP and internal controls

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA is a plus

Ideal Profile

+ Builder mentality-excited to create structure where none exists

+ Hands-on and detail-oriented, but able to think strategically

+ Comfortable operating with ambiguity and evolving priorities

+ Strong communicator who can partner across functions

Why Join

+ Opportunity to be the first accounting leader and shape the function

+ Direct exposure to executive leadership and company growth strategy

+ High-impact role with strong visibility and career growth potential

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

+ Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

+ Build and implement accounting policies, procedures, and SOPs from the ground up

+ Lead inventory accounting and cost accounting, including COGS, reserves, and reconciliations

+ Manage and optimize Net Suite, including reporting, workflows, and system improvements

+ Establish and maintain internal controls and support audit readiness

+ Oversee AP/AR, GL, and financial reporting functions

+ Produce and analyze financial statements, providing insights to leadership

+ Partner cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and leadership on inventory and margin analysis

+ Identify and implement process efficiencies and automation opportunities

+ Support future team build-out and scaling of the accounting function

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