Controller

About Us

At Quantfi, we fill the void of quality corporate finance and M&A services provided to start-ups and SMBs through the use of quantified decision-making.

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Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Fractional Controller to lead our financial operations and accounting functions in the CPG industry. This role requires deep expertise in inventory and cost accounting, including work-in-progress (WIP), finished goods, inter-company transactions, and retail/e-commerce accounting structures. The ideal candidate will bring order to disorganized financial data, develop and enforce accounting procedures, and manage a bookkeeping team to support these initiatives. Familiarity with QuickBooks is essential, while experience with NetSuite and/or inventory management systems like SYN7 is a big plus.

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Responsibilities

• Financial Operations & Control: Oversee day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and robust accounting controls.
• Inventory & Cost Accounting: Manage inventory accounting, including WIP and finished goods, inter-company transactions, and cost accounting practices relevant to CPG and retail/e-commerce.
• Sales Channel Expertise: Navigate and optimize accounting across various sales channels, including DTC, wholesale, and e-commerce.
• Working Capital Management: Monitor and manage working capital, including AP, AR, and cash flow, focusing on inventory turnover and efficiency.
• Accrual Accounting: Manage accruals with a solid understanding of GAAP, ensuring timely and accurate recognition of expenses, revenue, and inventory.
• Process Development: Develop and implement structured processes for financial reporting, monthly close, inventory accounting, and other functions to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Team Leadership: Train, manage, and support a team of bookkeepers to ensure consistent enforcement of policies.
• Financial Structuring: Identify gaps in current financial processes, implement improvements, and create scalable accounting policies and procedures.
• Monthly Close: Own the monthly close process, ensuring accurate GAAP-compliant reporting of all balance sheet and income statement accounts.

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Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years in a Controller or similar role, ideally in CPG, retail, or e-commerce.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of GAAP, accrual accounting, inventory management, cost accounting, and financial controls specific to CPG.
• Tools & Systems: Proficiency in QuickBooks is essential; experience with NetSuite and inventory management systems like SYN7 is a significant advantage.
• Soft Skills: Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and leadership ability to train and manage teams effectively.
• Education: CPA or equivalent designation is preferred but not required.

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Contract Details

• This is a part-time, contract role with flexible hours, ideal for a seasoned Controller seeking to provide impactful guidance to a growing CPG company.

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How to Apply

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