About FinanceWithinWe’re building the financial backbone for the most ambitious consumer brands in the country. Our firm combines McKinsey-level strategy, Big Four precision, and founder-grade hustle to serve e-commerce and CPG companies from startup to scale, and from zero to exit.We are striking the right balance between traditional accounting and embedded partnership. We work inside our clients’ businesses, providing not just financial clarity but operational firepower to move fast, stay lean, and grow with confidence.If you’re looking to do the best work of your career (surrounded by smart, motivated, kind people) we’d love to meet you.About The RoleAs a Controller, you will oversee a pod of Accounting Managers, bookkeepers, and a book of clients. You will be the main support and direction for your team, so it is imperative that you are an outstanding communicator and have strong business acumen paired with Accounting Expertise. You will be responsible for the timely delivery of weekly and monthly financial reporting to clients via your team and will serve as an escalation point, strategic advisor, and thought partner for your clients. You will be responsible for the accuracy of the data presented and are the last stop for quality control of deliverables. The most successful candidate will be a proven leader and will have a strong background in a multi-client environment, e-commerce, and be extremely tech-savvy with a focus on creating automations and efficiencies utilizing technology and AI tools.ResponsibilitiesThis role is solutions-oriented and requires proactive engagement to ensure client success.Oversee month-end close and all key accounting-related activities for your podFinancial Package Review: Reviewing Management Reports with Key MetricsAccounting Package Review: Ensuring proper reconciliations for ALL balance sheet accounts and trend analysis for both the balance sheet and P&LInventory Management Review: Including reconciling inventory (Physical, Sub to GL), Inventory write off and Obsolescence adjustments, and reviewing individual product costs and ensuring accuracy in inventory software and systems.Review Accounts Receivable processing and aging reports (no collections)Review Accounts Payable processing and aging reports and bill payments in
Bill.com (or related software) for clientsReview Payroll Processing, including journal entries and accrualsProvide ad hoc reports or details as requestedProvide Dashboards and KPIs to clientsHelp clients develop SOPs around finance and accounting best practicesEducate clients on their financial situation and be a thought partner for solutions and a strategic advisorOversee client communications and serve as an escalation pointSupervise and train team on client and administrative dutiesDevelop SOPs and training documents and contribute to the internal team as a thought partnerLead training sessionsStrategically lead your team in creating efficiencies, building automations, and ensuring AI enablement where possible.Manage a budget for your podMaintain clean files and document storageQualifications7+ years of experience in full-cycle accounting2+ years of experience in a multi-client or consulting role2+ years of experience leading a teamMinimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting requiredAdvanced level expertise in QBO and Excel requiredNetSuite and Xero experience highly valuedExperience with e-commerce clients is requiredExperience with typical e-commerce tech stack, like Shopify, Amazon, PayPal,
bill.com, etc. requiredExperience with Wholesale and retail platforms like SPS Commerce, Target, etc. highly valuedSolid understanding of GAAP and a firm grasp of accounting best practices requiredAudit and/or Due Diligence Support experience highly valuedSolid understanding of financial statements and how to evaluate them requiredExcellent analytical and communication skills requiredAbility to effectively prioritize and manage time in a remote work environment requiredProactive and team-centric attitude required
