controller – accounting operations, inventory & controls

we are seeking an experienced controller - accounting operations, inventory & controls to join our team. This is a highly hands-on role responsible for ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of transactional accounting processes, subledgers, reconciliations, and financial controls across the organization. The idóneo candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working directly within accounting records to identify issues, resolve discrepancies, and implement sustainable accounting processes.

key responsibilities

general ledger & financial close

- maintain general ledger accounts and supporting schedules.
- ensure all subledgers reconcile accurately to the general ledger.
- prepare and review account reconciliations and journal entries with proper documentation.
- investigate and resolve discrepancies, unsupported balances, duplicate transactions, and classification issues.
- support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
- ensure transactions are recorded accurately by entity, department, location, and accounting period.

accounts payable, accounts receivable & payroll

- oversee accounting activities related to ap, ar, and payroll.
- review vendor invoices, payments, accruals, customer billing, cash application, deductions, and reconciliations.
- resolve aged balances, unapplied cash, billing discrepancies, disputed deductions, and payment issues.
- perform payroll accounting reconciliations, including taxes, benefits, and payroll-related general ledger accounts.
- maintain strong controls and segregation of duties across accounting functions.

inventory & cost accounting

- manage accounting processes related to inventory, cost of goods sold, purchasing accruals, freight, reserves, and adjustments.




- reconcile inventory records and investigate valuation, quantity, costing, and margin variances.
- support physical inventory counts and cycle count programs.
- review inventory transfers, write-offs, reserve calculations, and related accounting entries.
- partner with operations and it teams to resolve inventory system and reporting issues.

cash, fixed assets, leases & intercompany accounting

- prepare and review bank reconciliations.
- investigate reconciling items including outstanding checks, unidentified deposits, and bank exceptions.
- maintain fixed asset, depreciation, lease accounting, prepaid expense, and accrual schedules.
- record and reconcile intercompany transactions across multiple entities.
- support consolidation processes and elimination entries.

process improvement, controls & leadership

- identify process inefficiencies, control gaps, and automation opportunities.
- standardize accounting workflows, documentation, reconciliations, and reporting procedures.
- execute and document internal controls and support audit requirements.
- supervise accounting staff, provide coaching, review work, and ensure appropriate coverage for critical processes.
- escalate operational, staffing, system, or control-related concerns when necessary.

required qualifications

- bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
- minimum 7 years of progressive full-cycle accounting experience.




- minimum 2 years of accounting supervisory, management, or review experience.
- strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and month-end close processes.
- expertise in reconciliations, discrepancy resolution, and root-cause analysis.
- experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, fixed assets, prepaids, accruals, and intercompany accounting.
- strong inventory and cost accounting experience.
- experience supporting multi-entity or multi-location organizations.
- solid understanding of u.s. Gaap.
- advanced microsoft excel skills and proficiency with erp/accounting systems.
- excellent written and verbal english communication skills.
- ability to work independently in a remote environment and meet deadlines.
- must be available to work during us central time (cst) business hours , with additional flexibility during month-end and reporting periods.

preferred qualifications

- cpa, cma, ca, acca, or equivalent professional accounting certification.
- experience in food distribution, wholesale, retail, e-commerce, logistics, or other inventory-intensive industries.
- experience within a u.s. public company environment.
- experience supporting external audits and preparing audit-ready documentation.
- proven track record of process improvement and accounting system enhancements.
- experience with inventory counts, reserves, freight accounting, purchase price variances, and gross margin analysis.
- experience managing remote, offshore, or distributed accounting teams.

if you are a hands-on accounting leader with strong operational accounting, inventory, and controls experience, and are looking for an opportunity to make a direct impact in a growing organization, we encourage you to apply.

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