Controller

Our client is a growing consumer products company with a strong presence across wholesale distribution, direct-to-consumer sales, and online marketplaces.

We are seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations, strengthen financial controls, and optimize systems and processes. This is an opportunity for an experienced accounting leader who enjoys working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and can bring structure, efficiency, and scalability without unnecessary bureaucracy.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with advanced, hands-on NetSuite experience and a practical, solutions-oriented leadership style.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

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• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, payroll, and financial reporting.
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• Lead month-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
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• Maintain compliance with GAAP and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
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• Oversee inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, inventory reserves, and related reconciliations.
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• Support cash management, treasury activities, audits, and tax-related processes.
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• Lead and develop the accounting team, promoting accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
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NetSuite Systems Ownership

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• Serve as the primary functional owner of NetSuite from the accounting and finance perspective.
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• Manage and improve NetSuite processes across GL, AP, AR, inventory, accruals, reserves, prepaids, and month-end close.
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• Troubleshoot transaction posting issues, reconciliation differences, and system integration failures.
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• Create and modify saved searches, reports, custom fields, transaction forms, and basic workflows.
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• Work with NetSuite roles, permissions, approval structures, and user access.
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• Support integrations between NetSuite and e-commerce platforms, payment systems, payroll providers, and other business applications.
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• Partner with external technical specialists on more complex configurations, integrations, and system enhancements.
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Process Improvement & Automation

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• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, reduce manual processes, and improve reporting accuracy.
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• Leverage NetSuite functionality and other automation tools to improve operational efficiency.
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• Explore opportunities for AI-enabled process improvements where appropriate.
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• Document accounting procedures and develop scalable processes to support continued growth.
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• Collaborate across Finance, Operations, IT, and other departments to resolve issues and improve information flow.
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Qualifications

Required

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• Strong accounting leadership experience, including oversight of financial reporting, month-end close, and day-to-day accounting operations.
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• Advanced, hands-on NetSuite functional experience, including accounting workflows, reporting, troubleshooting, and system optimization.
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• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial controls, and balance sheet reconciliations.
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• Experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, and cost of goods sold.
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• Ability to troubleshoot accounting system issues and coordinate solutions across internal teams and external partners.
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• Strong Excel, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
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• A hands-on, collaborative approach with the ability to operate effectively in a growing business.
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Preferred

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• CPA designation.
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• Experience in consumer products, wholesale distribution, e-commerce, or a related inventory-driven business.
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• Experience with Celigo or similar integration platforms.
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• Familiarity with sales tax automation platforms such as Avalara.
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• Experience with NetSuite SuiteQL, advanced reporting, and system administration.
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• Experience implementing accounting process improvements and automation initiatives.
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• Exposure to AI-driven finance or accounting automation.
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NetSuite implementation consulting, SuiteScript development, and coding experience are not required.

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive

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• Play a key role in strengthening the accounting function of a growing business.
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• Take ownership of NetSuite optimization and meaningful process improvements.
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• Work closely with senior financial leadership and cross-functional teams.
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• Help build scalable accounting processes while maintaining a practical, entrepreneurial culture.
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• Make a direct impact on financial operations, reporting, and business efficiency.
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If you're an accounting leader with deep, hands-on NetSuite experience who enjoys improving processes and building strong accounting operations, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.