Job Type

Full-time

Description

Reports To: CEO
Direct Reports: 3 Accounting Team Members (1 Full-Time, 2 Part-Time)

The Controller will be a key member of the executive team with responsible for leading all accounting and financial operations while helping build the systems, processes, and team needed to support a growing business. This role combines hands-on accounting leadership with strategic process improvement and technology implementation.

A successful candidate will oversee all accounting functions, manage a small accounting team, lead the implementation of a new accounting platform, modernize expense management and corporate credit card processes, and provide accurate and timely financial information to support decision-making.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who enjoys both operational excellence and organizational growth and wants to make a meaningful impact in a PE backed growing company.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Accounting Operations

Oversee all accounting operations, including:

• General ledger
• Accounts payable & receivable
• Payroll oversight
• Revenue recognition
• Inventory accounting
• Month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable financial regulations.
• Manage annual audits and coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies.

Business Systems & Process Improvement

• Lead the selection, implementation, and optimization of a new accounting/ERP system.
• Redesign and improve accounting workflows and business expense policies to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements across finance, expense management, and accounting functions.
• Oversee policy adjustments for credit cards, check requests, and approval processes.
• Develop reporting and dashboard capabilities that provide meaningful business insights.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of three accounting professionals.
• Evaluate organizational structure and process improvements to reduce manual work through automation and system enhancements.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and service-oriented culture.

Financial Planning & Business Partnership

• Support executive team with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• This role will be expected to communicate regularly not only with the executive team, but also with the Board as key strategic decisions are being made.
• Provide financial analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Partner with leadership across sales, operations, product, fulfillment, and customer success.
• Monitor key business metrics, profitability, and operating performance.
• Support growth initiatives and operational scaling efforts.

Inventory & Operations Support

• Oversee accounting processes related to print products and warehouse inventory.
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation and controls.
• Partner with operations to improve inventory reporting and management.

Requirements

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 3+ years of accounting leadership or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience leading month-end close and annual audit processes.
• Experience implementing or significantly upgrading accounting systems.
• Strong proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and communicate effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

Preferred

• CPA designation.
• Experience in software, SaaS, EdTech, publishing, or technology-enabled businesses.
• Experience with inventory and warehouse accounting.
• ERP implementation experience.
• Experience scaling financial operations in growing companies ranging from $10M-$50M in revenue.
• Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools.

What Success Looks Like in the First 12-18 Months

• Successfully lead the implementation of a modern accounting system.
• Improve financial reporting timeliness and accuracy.
• Streamline accounting workflows through automation and process improvement.
• Increase organizational visibility into financial and operational performance.
• Build a scalable finance and accounting function capable of supporting continued double-digit growth.

Compensation

Competitive salary plus benefits, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Equity will also be part of the compensation package.