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Controller
Remote position
We’ve been engaged to recruit a forward-thinking Controller with a dynamic and innovative CPG company. In this pivotal role, you’ll play a crucial part in steering the financial direction and accounting practices of our client’s organization, ensuring precision, compliance, and strategic financial planning are at the forefront of your mission.
Your Role and Impact:
- Financial Stewardship: Lead and improve the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, and managing accounts payable, high-volume inventory, accounts receivable, accruals, and bank reconciliations. Your precision will underpin our financial reporting and adherence to US GAAP, reflecting our operations comprehensively.
- Strategic Oversight: Provide valuable insights and analyses to aid in the crafting of consolidated financials and budget forecasts. Your analytical skills will identify potential areas of improvement, red flags, and opportunities for growth, directly influencing strategic decisions.
- Operational Excellence: Drive improvements in financial and operational systems, experience handling wholesale/retail environments and familiarization with EDI connections for e-commerce efforts is a plus. Ability to centralize and streamline accounting functions will bolster transparency and efficiency across our financial operations.
- Leadership and Development: As a mentor and guide to junior team members, your expertise will foster an environment of learning, growth, and development. Your leadership will ensure the finance team operates at peak efficiency, contributing to the overall success of the organization.
What You Bring to the Table:
- A proven track record of leadership within finance, boasting at least 10+ years of experience, ideally complemented by a tenure in public accounting and auditing.
- A solid foundation in NetSuite, with exceptional skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with financial management in e-commerce environments that include EDI connections is a plus.
- Experience with M&A activities is necessary.
- An in-depth understanding of multi-entity consolidation and intercompany transactions, underpinned by excellent management, communication, and organizational skills.
- A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with a CPA designation preferred.
- Experience in the CPG industry and a startup or other high-growth environments is highly regarded.
Location: Remote
This position allows for remote work with less than 20% travel from your home office. There is a balanced approach to career development and personal well-being.
Compensation and Benefits:
Our competitive compensation package includes a salary range of $175k – $200k, complemented by a 10-20% bonus. We provide a strong benefits package, including flexible PTO to encourage a work-life balance
Why Join Us:
This is an opportunity to embed yourself within an organization that values strategic financial leadership. Located in the vibrant heart of Indianapolis, you’ll be part of a team that’s not just about the numbers but about making a tangible impact on the company’s future. Here, your work will be valued, your growth supported, and your contributions will directly shape the success of the business.
If you’re ready to take the helm of our financial future, guiding us through the complexities of finance with precision and foresight, we invite you to apply for this unique role.