Overview
Join a dynamic and innovative organization as a Controller, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial landscape of a high-growth company. This newly created position offers the opportunity to establish robust accounting processes, lead key systems implementations, and prepare the organization for audit readiness. You will thrive in a collaborative and tech-forward environment that values flexibility and encourages professional growth, making a lasting impact on the company’s financial operations.
Title: Controller / Assistant Controller
Industry: Ecommerce
Location: South Orange County
Responsibilities
- Partner with executive leadership to lead annual CPA reviews and ensure audit readiness within two years.
- Oversee fractional accounting and finance partners, building a scalable in-house accounting function while ensuring quality and continuity of work.
- Develop and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies to enhance operational efficiency.
- Lead the ERP migration from QuickBooks to NetSuite, managing third-party system integrations for AP/AR automation and financial reporting.
- Oversee multi-entity consolidations and manage monthly and quarterly closes to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Implement process improvements to streamline and automate accounting workflows, leveraging technology and automation tools.
- Manage treasury operations, including cash management and banking relationships, to optimize financial performance.
Qualifications
- Must-Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 7–10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably in distribution, eCommerce, startup, or fintech environments.
- Hands-on experience with ERP implementations, specifically NetSuite.
- Knowledge of multi-entity accounting, consolidations, and internal controls.
- Strong technical aptitude with experience in automation tools, APIs, and financial software integrations.
- Nice-to-Have:
- CPA or public accounting background.
- Experience with financial reporting tools and AI technologies.
