United States onlyThis is a remote position.
Our client is looking for a Controller to take full ownership of the accounting function and oversee the complete financial cycle of a well-established manufacturing organization. They operate within the beauty and consumer products industry and have built a strong reputation through decades of product innovation, operational excellence, and long-term client partnerships.
This is a senior-level, hands-on accounting position responsible for managing financial operations from end to end. The selected candidate will oversee month-end close activities, financial reporting, accounts receivable, and accounts payable review while serving as a trusted financial partner to leadership. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys autonomy, accountability, and making a direct impact on business performance.
Responsibilities- Manage and execute the full month-end close process within established timelines.
- Prepare accurate monthly financial statements, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports.
- Maintain the general ledger and record journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts on a regular basis.
- Monitor cash flow, accounts receivable aging, and accounts payable aging, proactively identifying potential risks.
- Support budgeting activities, forecasting efforts, and financial analysis requests.
- Ensure all accounting records remain organized, accurate, and audit-ready.
- Create and distribute customer invoices through the ERP system.
- Apply customer payments accurately across multiple payment methods.
- Monitor outstanding balances and follow up with customers regarding overdue payments.
- Process credit memos and assist with customer account reconciliations.
- Collaborate with sales and operations teams to maintain accurate customer accounts.
- Review accounts payable transactions for accuracy, coding, and documentation compliance.
- Verify invoice matching against purchase orders and supporting documents.
- Review payment runs and prepare payments for approval.
- Support accounts payable activities when necessary and assist with vendor issue resolution.
- Maintain regular communication with leadership regarding financial performance and operational concerns.
- Provide proactive updates on accounting activities, deadlines, and potential challenges.
- Translate financial information into actionable business insights for non-financial stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience with full-cycle accounting ownership.
- Demonstrated experience managing month-end close processes independently.
- Experience preparing financial statements and management reports.
- Strong understanding of general accounting principles and financial controls.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, reporting, and data analysis.
- Professional written and verbal English communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Reliable high-speed internet connection and personal computer capable of supporting remote desktop environments.
- Availability to work during Eastern Time business hours.
