Controller

Controller

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced, hands on Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations an financial reporting across their brand portfolio. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will own the monthly close, maintain accurate financial records, strengthen internal controls, and ensure proper accounting for inventory, wholesale and ecommerce sales, and operating expenses. This is a key leadership role responsible for the integrity of the company's financial statements and for delivering the financial insights that support strategic decision-making across a growing, multi-brand consumer products business.

The ideal candidate is a proven accounting leader who is highly organized, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, private equity-backed consumer products environment.

Location: Fairfield County - 2 days onsite

Salary: $140-160k + bonus

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Close

Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accurate and timely results in accordance with GAAP

Oversee the general ledger, journal entries, and account reconciliations across all Belle Brands entities

Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and intercompany transactions

Establish, document, and continuously improve accounting policies and procedures

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Prepare and review monthly financial statements and consolidated reporting across the brand portfolio

Deliver financial results, KPIs, and variance analysis to the CFO and leadership team

Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning in partnership with FP&A

Provide insights and recommendations that support strategic decision-making

Accounts Payable, Receivable & Treasury

Oversee the accounts payable process, including vendor invoices, coding, approvals, and payments

Manage accounts receivable, collections, and customer payment reconciliations

Reconcile ecommerce platform and marketplace deposits

Manage cash positioning, banking relationships, and working capital

Inventory & Cost Accounting

Oversee inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, and product costing across the portfolio

Reconcile inventory movements and lead periodic physical inventory counts

Partner with operations and supply chain to ensure accurate costing and margin reporting

Compliance, Controls & Audit

Establish and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure the integrity of financial reporting

Lead the annual audit and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors

Oversee tax filings and coordination with external tax advisors, including income, sales and use, and payroll taxes

Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Support

Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Partner with operations, supply chain, and sales teams to ensure financial accuracy

Support FP&A, M&A, integration, and private equity and lender reporting as needed

Lead special projects and process and system improvements, including ERP optimization

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience owning the month-end close and managing an accounting team

Experience in consumer products, ecommerce, or inventory-based businesses

Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls

Experience with inventory and cost accounting

Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting systems

Strong attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Experience with ecommerce and marketplace platforms (Shopify, Amazon, etc.) and wholesale and retail channels

Experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG) or beauty

Experience with multi-entity consolidations #LI-GW1 #LI-Hybrid #INSEP2026

Full-Time