Controller

Department: Accounting • Reports to: CFO • FLSA Class: Exempt • Physical Address: 200 Sea Ln, Farmingdale, NY 11735

About The Opportunity

At BEDGEAR®, we believe strong accounting operations are essential to maintaining financial integrity, supporting informed decision-making, and driving long-term business growth. We're looking for a Controller who is passionate about financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and leading a high-performing accounting team. This role oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, internal controls, and the financial close process while partnering closely with the CFO on strategic financial initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys improving financial processes and systems, and wants the opportunity to make a visible impact across the organization. We are also open to hiring an accounting manager with a 12-18mo path to the controller role!

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting function: accounting operations, financial audit, income taxes, ERP enhancements, process improvements, policies and procedures, and supervisory responsibilities.
• Oversee an accounting staff of 5-8, including enforcing HR policies, managing training and development.
• Manage accounting operations: accounts payable (vendor maintenance, vouching, coding, paying invoices), accounts receivable (customer maintenance, invoicing, collections, cash applications), commissions (calculation and payment).
• Oversee monthly close: complete, accurate, timely preparation of monthly financial package, compliance (Sales/GST/VAT tax compliance).
• Manage month-end closing process including: all adjusting journal entries, financial statement preparation, financial deck, account reconciliations, analytical review and reporting.
• Lead company in efficient and timely completion of annual audit.
• Assist with the preparation of income tax returns, quarterly estimates, and nexus reviews.
• Protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing financial reports; advising management on needed actions.
• Provide status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data.
• Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing financial and operational policies and procedures.
• Review and sign off on all company purchase orders, payables, and expenses.
• Serve as the go-to person for questions/issues regarding GL’s, financial statements, and operational reports.
• Act as signer on all bank accounts.
• Handle cost accounting and assist with proper product pricing levels to ensure optimum ROIS.
• Support the CFO with other financial projects as needed: budgeting, reporting, analysis, risk management, ERP processes, policies, internal controls.

Please note that this job description is not intended to provide an exhaustive listing of tasks, activities, or responsibilities required of the employee in this role. Tasks, responsibilities, and duties may change without notice.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and have IDs needed to verify.
• English literate and proficient (reading, writing, speaking, comprehension).
• Successful completion of a criminal background check is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• CPA certification strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Experience with ERP systems and process optimization initiatives.

Skills

Success in this role is about more than technical accounting knowledge—it's about leadership, ownership, accountability, and supporting the broader business through sound financial stewardship. Our Core Values:

• Hungry: Motivated, driven, and eager to grow.
• Humble: Team-first and open to feedback.
• Curious: Always learning and looking for better ways to work.
• Clever: Resourceful problem-solvers who think critically.
• Committed: Dependable and accountable to results.
• Humanitarian: Respectful, supportive, and invested in helping others succeed.

Benefits

At BEDGEAR®, you'll help drive meaningful financial results while partnering with leaders across the business in a culture focused on accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, and growth. We're building a team of people who want to grow personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact on the organization and each other.

Pay

Salary Range: $125,000-$165,000 + Bonus (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.)

Schedule

M-F, 8:30 am-5:30 pm EST (1-hour lunch break)