Assistant Controller

About the role

Luminize is a full-service Amazon growth partner helping brands achieve next-level success in a competitive digital marketplace. We combine expertise and hustle to fuel results for brands in CPG, health, wellness, beauty, and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical accounting function, ensuring all practices comply with GAAP and established accounting principles.
• Establish and maintain robust internal controls that protect company assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and mitigate fraud risk and accounting errors.
• Prepare and maintain a rolling 13-week cash flow forecast, supporting leadership in making confident financial decisions.
• Partner with external auditors to support the audit function, including preparation of schedules and resolution of audit findings.
• Support the Controller in producing accurate, timely financial statements.
• Aid in customer billing processes, identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records, and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Supervise and mentor the accounting team as it grows, creating an environment where people are challenged, supported, and set up to do their best work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Active CPA license preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including roles with director-level responsibility; 10 years preferred.
• Inventory accounting experience required, with a background in a product- or goods-based business; large company environment preferred.
• Amazon seller or marketplace experience highly preferred.
• Public accounting experience with a regional, national, or global audit firm preferred.
• Advanced knowledge and hands-on application of GAAP, with a proven ability to build and scale accounting processes in a high-growth environment.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, and Google Workspace (particularly Sheets); experience with additional accounting systems a plus.
• Motivated to create, improve, and own processes in a dynamic environment — you don't wait for someone to hand you a playbook.
• A genuine passion for developing, mentoring, and inspiring the people around you.

Qualifications

• Experience with inventory accounting in a product- or goods-based business.
• Experience in a large company environment.
• Experience with public accounting firms.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and ability to apply it in a high-growth environment.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Excel, and Google Workspace.

Skills

• Technical accounting and compliance expertise.
• Cash flow management and forecasting.
• Auditing and financial reporting.
• Team leadership and development.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options through Anthem Blue Cross.
• Dental & vision insurance (including orthodontia and annual exams).
• Pet benefit program with savings on vet care, products, and services.
• Paid vacation (accruing up to 120+ hours/year with rollover and cap).
• Paid holidays annually.
• Coverage for spouses/domestic partners and dependents under 26.