Controller | VC-Backed Health & Wellness CPG | Fully Remote
REMOTEPosted 24 days ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Controller role at a VC-backed Health & Wellness CPG company involves leading accounting and compliance functions to support the company's rapid growth and financial planning.
Responsibilities and impact
The Controller will manage core accounting activities, ensure GAAP-compliant reporting, optimize financial systems like NetSuite, lead audits and tax filings, support revenue recognition, assist in board reporting, and implement scalable financial processes.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a salary package up to $220,000 and is fully remote, with no additional benefits explicitly mentioned.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 7–10+ years of accounting experience, expertise in Ecomm, CPG, Food and Beverage sectors, advanced NetSuite skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment. CPA and leadership experience are preferred.
Work environment and culture
The company culture values ownership, curiosity, and a no-ego approach, fostering a mission-driven and inclusive environment focused on health and wellness innovation.
Company information
The client is a fast-growing, mission-driven CPG wellness brand focused on nutrition products, with significant traction in DTC and retail channels, scaling rapidly.
Job location and travel
The job is fully remote, allowing work from any location.
Application process
Applicants are instructed to send their CV to audrey.sellers@harmonicfinance.com for a full briefing or share the posting with interested candidates.
Unique job features
The role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced startup environment within a VC-backed company focused on health and wellness, with a strong emphasis on financial system automation and compliance.
Company overview
Harmonic Finance Inc ™ | Certified B Corp is a rapidly growing SaaS startup based in Boston, MA, specializing in financial technology solutions. The company focuses on providing financial services and strategic leadership for various sectors, including solar devices and green hydrogen startups. As a Certified B Corporation, Harmonic Finance Inc ™ emphasizes social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. They are involved in significant roles such as CFO and VP of Data Science, supporting both venture capital-backed and private equity-backed renewable energy projects.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your 7-10+ years of progressive accounting experience with a focus on e-commerce, CPG, and food and beverage sectors, emphasizing your advanced NetSuite expertise and leadership capabilities.
Emphasize your skills in managing core accounting functions such as GL, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, month-end close, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting, along with your ability to lead audits, tax filings, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Apply through multiple platforms including Harmonic Finance Inc's corporate website, LinkedIn, and relevant job boards to maximize your application visibility for this fully remote Controller role.
Connect on LinkedIn with finance and accounting professionals at Harmonic Finance Inc, especially those in leadership roles or the VP of Finance's network, using ice breakers like commenting on their recent posts about financial innovation or expressing genuine interest in their mission-driven approach to health and wellness.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'NetSuite,' 'GAAP-compliant reporting,' 'financial systems automation,' 'e-commerce accounting,' and 'cross-functional collaboration' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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