High-Growth Food CPG Brand | Fully Remote
We are partnering confidentially with a high-growth, PE-backed food CPG brand to hire a Corporate Controller. This is a critical leadership role owning the accounting function end-to-end during a period of scale, complexity, and increased institutional rigor.
The ideal candidate brings deep CPG accounting experience, strong public accounting roots, and has operated in omni-channel, commerce-driven environments spanning retail, e-commerce, and DTC.
Role Overview
The Corporate Controller will lead all accounting operations, reporting, and controls while partnering closely with Finance, Operations, and executive leadership. This role will play a key part in building scalable processes, supporting growth initiatives, and preparing the business for future liquidity events.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the full accounting function including GL, close, reporting, and technical accounting
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with accuracy and speed
- Oversee revenue recognition across omni-channel streams including retail, e-commerce, DTC, and marketplaces
- Manage inventory accounting, COGS, and gross margin analysis within a food CPG environment
- Build and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies
- Partner with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners
- Lead, mentor, and scale the accounting team as the business grows
- Support strategic initiatives, system improvements, and process automation
Must-Have Qualifications
- Proven Corporate Controller or senior accounting leadership experience within CPG
- Strong commerce and omni-channel exposure, retail, e-commerce, DTC
- Food CPG experience strongly preferred
- Public accounting background required
- Deep understanding of inventory, revenue recognition, and cost accounting
- Experience operating in high-growth, fast-paced environments
- CPA strongly preferred
Compensation & Structure
- Base salary up to $245,000
- Annual bonus
- Meaningful equity participation
- Fully remote role within the U.S.
Why This Role
This is a rare opportunity to step into a true ownership role at a brand with strong momentum, engaged leadership, and real upside. The Controller will be a trusted partner to the executive team and a key builder of the company’s financial foundation.
This search is being conducted on a confidential basis. Company details will be shared during the interview process.
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