Corporate Controller

About The Wellness Pet Company

The Wellness Pet Company is on a mission to help the next generation of pet parents fulfill a shared life of wellbeing with their pets through a foundation of proven nutrition. We are committed to crafting high-quality pet food, dental chews, treats, and topper recipes that are made with the perfect balance of high-quality natural ingredients paired with the latest scientific research and technologies. As a community of people working together, Wellies are positively obsessed with how to deliver proven health outcomes that pet parents can see and pets can taste. Wellies bring their best to work every day, come ready to collaborate, embrace the hard things, and own their outcomes. Our Team is based out of our office in Burlington, Massachusetts, where we work in-office Monday through Thursday each week, and remotely on Fridays.

What You’ll Accomplish

• Financial Reporting & Close Excellence
• Own and continuously improve the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with an emphasis on speed, accuracy, and transparency
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and management reporting packages for executive leadership and PE sponsors
• Ensure consistent application of GAAP, including revenue recognition, inventory valuation, reserves, accruals, and equity/bonus accounting
• Support EBITDA quality initiatives and management of non-recurring or add-back items
• Inventory, Cost & Manufacturing Accounting (CPG Focus)
• Lead cost accounting across manufacturing and co-manufacturing operations, including standard costing, variance analysis, and margin drivers
• Oversee inventory valuation, reserves, shrink, obsolescence, and physical inventory counts across warehouses and 3PLs
• Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to improve gross margin accuracy, SKU profitability, and working capital efficiency
• Internal Controls, Audit & Compliance
• Design, implement, and scale internal controls appropriate for a PE-backed growth environment
• Serve as primary liaison for external auditors, lenders, valuation firms, and tax advisors
• Ensure compliance with debt covenants, reporting requirements, and statutory filings
• Lead audit readiness for QoE, sell-side diligence, or lender examinations
• Systems, Process & Scalability
• Own and optimize the ERP and accounting systems (IFS)
• Drive automation and process improvements to support increased transaction volume without proportional headcount growth
• Establish accounting policies and documentation to support scalability and exit readiness
• Cash, Working Capital & PE Reporting
• Support cash flow forecasting, variance analysis, and liquidity management
• Drive significant improvements in the deductions process to reduce overall cost
• Partner with FP&A on working capital initiatives (AR, AP, inventory turns)
• Provide timely and accurate reporting to the PE sponsor, including monthly financials, board materials, and ad hoc analyses
• Leadership & Talent Development
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing accounting team capable of supporting growth and operational complexity
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Strategic & Cross-Functional Partnership
• Organize Audit Committee meetings on behalf of CFO, including agenda, minutes, follow-ups
• Partner with FP&A, operations, sales, and supply chain on pricing, promotions, new product launches, and channel expansion
• Support strategic initiatives
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO and executive leadership on technical accounting and financial governance matters

Who We’re Looking For

• Absolutely always starts with the consumer
• Dedicated to doing it right the first time
• Brought their best every day
• Embraces the hard things and does them right away
• Owes their outcomes
• Gives back to their community

Skills and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (CPA required)
• A minimum of 12 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles
• Experience in consumer products, CPG, manufacturing, or distribution environments
• Experienced in PE-backed, high-growth, or highly leveraged organizations
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and audit management
• Experience supporting M&A integrations and exit preparation (sale or IPO)
• Exposure to lender reporting, covenant compliance, and debt structures
• Public accounting background (Big 4 or national firm)
• Ability to balance speed and precision in a high-expectation environment
• Bias toward execution, accountability, and value creation
• Comfort operating with lean teams and aggressive timelines
• Strong communication skills with executives, board members, and PE sponsors

Why Wellness Pet?

We care about the wellbeing of our people, their families, and their pets. We treat every Wellie to a best-in-class benefits package, a warm and welcoming environment, and a place where you can learn and grow professionally. More information about what makes us special can be found on our website. The Wellness Pet Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We foster an inclusive work environment and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status. The annual salary range for this position is $162,900 to $247,600, based on a full-time work schedule, anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational equity. Compensation may vary within that pay range depending on the selected candidate’s professional background, experience, operational needs, and other considerations permitted by law. The full compensation details will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer and may include eligibility for participation in a bonus program.