Controller

What's Awesome About Our Client?Opportunity to make a significant impact on the organization quicklyHighly respected CPG company with well-known, wildly popular productsBoulder-born and based, with exceptional leadership and financial strengthDirect collaboration with the Founder & Executive leadership team, offering a unique opportunity to have a significant presence and influence within the organizationWhy this job – CONTROLLER:An exciting opportunity awaits to join an iconic, Boulder-born CPG brand as their new Controller. In this key leadership role, you will own the day-to-day accounting, financial management, and reporting. Partnering closely with the CFO, CEO, and cross-functional teams in sales, marketing, and operations, you'll play a crucial role in building scalable processes and supporting high-growth ambitions. This is a unique chance to make a meaningful impact, work directly with a seasoned leadership team (including the founder and former CEO), and help shape the next chapter of a profitable, consumer-loved brand.What You'll Actually Do:Own and lead the month-end close process, ensuring timely, accurate financials, and overseeing the review and preparation of general ledger entries for a newly carved-out CPG/food businessPrepare and deliver financial statements and management reports, including those required by the private equity ownership group and other investorsAnalyze balance sheet and profit and loss accounts, review reconciliations, and proactively identify trends, issues, and opportunities across sales, marketing, and operationsLeverage strong Excel and financial analysis skills to support forecasting, scenario analysis, and decision-making in a fast-paced, high-growth environmentServe as a key thought partner to the CFO and executive team, providing clear, practical financial guidance and participating in open, collaborative discussions on business issuesBuild and manage day-to-day accounting operations as the in-house lead, coordinating closely with an outsourced accounting firm while overseeing general ledger management, internal controls, external audits, account reconciliations, and cash managementHelp manage critical external relationships, including the outsourced accounting team, banking partners, and select vendors/customersPlay an active role in standing up and optimizing a new NetSuite ERP environment and broader finance tech stack, helping to shape processes, controls, and reporting from the ground upTo Be Successful in This Role, You Will Need:Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related fieldApproximately 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, CPG or consumer-facing products is a mustHands-on experience in a high-growth, fast-paced environment, preferably within small to mid-sized or carve-out businessesStrong GAAP knowledge with proven experience owning and improving the month-end close and core accounting processesComfort working with ERP systems; NetSuite and/or ERP implementation experience is a plusAdvanced Excel skills and solid analytical capabilities, including comfort building and interpreting models and reportsProven ability to operate independently with strong initiative, sound judgment, and a practical, solutions-oriented mindsetHighly collaborative, strong communicator who is comfortable debating ideas, partnering across functions, and influencing senior leadershipAbility to thrive amid ambiguity, shifting priorities, and evolving structures as the organization scalesEntrepreneurial, growth-minded attitude with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and take on ad-hoc projects outside a narrow job descriptionWhere and How Much:Target Compensation up to $175K DOE + bonus potential + equityHybrid – 3+ days in beautiful Boulder officeStrong Benefits Package | Unlimited PTO | 401K