COMPANY CONTROLLER

We are seeing a highly skilled and experienced Accountant to join our finance team as an

the organizations Controller. As the Controller you will be responsible for overseeing all of

the day-to-day accounting and finance for the organization and will be a pivotal resource in

helping shape our financial processes and systems to ready the business for substantial

future growth.

The ideal candidate must have a strong understanding of debits and credits and overall

accounting principles. They must be able to analyze financial statements and provide

succinct narrative to senior management on the monthly financial activity of the business.

As the company prepares to transition into a $100+ organization, the Controller will play a

pivotal role in identifying and implementing new processes and procedures, as well as

systems improvements to gain efficiencies within the organization. This role requires

managing multiple people and processes simultaneously, problem solving on a daily basis

and working independently. This role will report to the Chief Financial Officer.

Responsibilities

Manage and prepare all accounting transactions for the company. Month-End and Year-End Close: Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes

including journal entry preparation, reconciliations, accruals and allocations to ensure

accurate financial record.

Financial Reporting: Prepare, review and analyze financial statements, including income

statement, balance sheet and cash flow statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance

with relevant accounting standards.

General Ledger Management: Maintain and reconcile the general ledger accounts,

review entries for accurate coding, identifying and resolving discrepancies and ensuring

the overall integrity of financial data. Redesign current trial balance to better fit the

trajectory of the business.

Manage Employees: Mentor, train and manage a minimum of two employees both on site

and remotely. Review their work, develop their skills and ensure staff are performing

tasks as required.

Inventor Management: With the help of the CFO and the business, aid in redefining the

accounting for inventory within our investment management systems. Oversee store and

distribution center physical inventory processes one to two times per year, and help

enhance our store cycle count process.

Internal Controls: Help establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard company

assets and maintain data integrity.

Audit Support: collaborate with external accountants to help provide documentation and

explanations to ensure a smooth audit process.

Process Improvements: Continuously access and improve accounting processes,

systems and workflows to ensure efficiency, accuracy and timeliness of financial

reporting.

Team Collaboration: Foster a collaborative and growth-oriented environment. Ad-hoc Projects: Participate in special projects, such as system implementations,

process enhancements, or financial analyses, as required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent certification

preferred.

A minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years at the

management level required.

Strong knowledge of accounting principles, standards and regulations required. Must

have experience with, and an understanding of, the accounting rules for all income

statement and balance sheet accounts. Must be proficient in preparing journal entries of

complex accounting transactions including fixed assets, sales returns and accruals.

Must have experience with inventory accounting, including an understanding of freight

factors and standard costing.

Proficiency in using excel, including pivot tables and advanced formulas required.

Knowledge of QuickBooks a plus.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail. Self-starter, able to work independently by identifying and solving problems on your own. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with

cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Willing to travel approximately 5% of the time to visit retail locations and distributions

centers outside of the bay area.