Corporate Controller

Wellness Pet Company NL · Burlington, MA · 3 mo ago

Accounting$163k–$248k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Corporate Controller will lead all accounting and financial reporting functions for Wellness, a private equity-backed consumer products company.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close Excellence

Organize and prepare for quarterly lender calls including issuance of compliance certificates, financials, presentation material and follow-ups
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

Responsible for organizing 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

Requirements

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
Demonstrated experience 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

Qualifications

Always starts with the consumer
Dedicated to doing it right the first time
Brings their best every day
All-in mindset
Embraces the hard things and does them right away
Owns their outcomes
Gives back to their community

Skills

A bachelors 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
Demonstrated experience 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

Benefits

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 candidates 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.

Pay

Schedule

Team Wellie is a group of people who are truly obsessed with all the best ways about winning for the consumer and the pets they love. And so, we are seeking an individual who: