Vice President & Controller

About the role

Designs for Health is a trusted leader in the nutraceutical industry, known for delivering high-quality, research-driven nutritional products that support better health outcomes. For more than 30 years, the company has combined scientific integrity, innovation, and a strong commitment to quality to earn the confidence of practitioners and customers alike.

The Vice President & Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting, tax, and financial reporting activities across the organization. This executive ensures the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of all financial operations while serving as a strategic partner in tax planning, corporate structuring, and M&A integration. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Vice President & Controller provides hands-on leadership to the accounting team, driving excellence in financial management, process improvement, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CFO and executive leadership on long-term financial strategy, tax optimization, and acquisition initiatives.
• Serve as a key advisor and provide financial insights to support decision-making related to capital deployment, entity structuring, acquisitions, post-acquisition integration, and growth investments.
• Oversee all aspects of accounting operations including general ledger, cost accounting, accounts payable/receivable, inventory, and consolidations.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of channel profitability through oversight of cost allocations.
• Liaise with Manufacturing Finance team to ensure accuracy and integrity of manufacturing cost allocations, product costing, and inventory valuation.
• Perform strategic financial risk assessment on account balances and recommend actions to mitigate risk.
• Oversee and maintain a system of strong internal controls and policies to support scalability and financial integrity.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, ensuring clean and timely audit outcomes.
• Lead the company’s tax compliance and planning functions, including federal, state, and local filings, sales and use tax, and international tax matters.
• Oversee the preparation and review of all tax returns and provision calculations.
• Partner with external advisors to optimize the company’s tax structure and ensure compliance with evolving regulations.
• Drive proactive tax planning initiatives to support corporate growth, M&A transactions, and entity rationalization.
• Collaborate with the CFO and executive team on due diligence and integration planning for acquisitions.
• Evaluate target company financials, assess accounting and tax implications, and lead post-acquisition accounting setup to ensure seamless integration into corporate systems and controls.
• Drive automation, accuracy, and efficiency in financial reporting and tax workflows.
• Establish scalable processes to support rapid growth and operational complexity.
• Lead and develop a high-performing accounting and tax team focused on technical excellence, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and professional growth.

Core Competencies

• Proven success in building, developing, and leading high-performing teams that drive results and foster a culture of excellence.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence senior leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership in technology and systems implementation, driving transformation and operational efficiency.
• Experience with merger and acquisition integration and a global business perspective; international experience strongly preferred.
• Strong business acumen, with a strategic mindset and focus on organizational growth and performance.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP and commitment to maintaining financial accuracy and integrity.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior leadership roles in manufacturing, consumer products, or related industries
• Deep technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, tax compliance, and corporate tax planning
• Proven experience supporting M&A transactions, from diligence through integration
• 10+ years’ experience in high growth companies, $500+ million in Revenue
• Experience working with/for Big 4 firms in Audit and Tax

Physical Demands

This is largely a sedentary role; however, the duties require the use of the hands to type and the ability to communicate, requires the ability to move about, some duties may occasionally require the ability to lift up to 10 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.