Controller

BENEFITS

• 401(k) Program
• Zero Premium Health Insurance for Employees
• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Product Discounts

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash reconciliations, accruals, prepaids, and inventory accounting.
• Oversee the monthly and annual financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances against budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Maintain accounting policies and procedures documentation.
• Develop, implement, and maintain strong internal controls and accounting processes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, tax regulations, and other applicable requirements.
• Care for annual audits and act as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Support tax filings and work closely with external tax advisors including sales and use, CRV, TX Franchise Tax.
• Administer and optimize ERP systems and accounting workflows.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve efficiency.
• Support system implementations, integrations, and enhancements.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting team members.
• Establish performance expectations and support professional growth.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• Partner effectively with leaders across finance, sales, operations, and supply chain functions.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. CPA designation preferred.
• Experience: 8-10+ years of progressive accounting experience. 2+ years of management or supervisory experience. Experience in consumer-packaged goods (CPG), manufacturing, beverage, sports nutrition, or inventory-intensive environments preferred. Public accounting experience is a plus. Experience with joint ventures.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP. Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred). Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with financial reporting, inventory accounting, and cost accounting. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual performance bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays

Reporting Structure

• Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
• Direct Reports: Staff Accountant, Operations Controller
• Compensation: $140,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

RYSE Mission

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