About the role
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.
