Controller

Controller

$145000 - $180000 per year | San Diego, CA | Hybrid | Permanent

Rapidly scaling Health & Wellness Company looking for controller // Report to CFO // Tripled in revenue

A bit about us:

We’re a fast-growing, founder-led wellness brand based in Southern California, making clean, science-backed nutritional supplements. Since launching in 2018, we’ve grown from a small startup to a nine-figure consumer brand, driven by a loyal direct-to-consumer subscriber base and a growing presence in major national retailers. Our products are free of synthetics, fillers, and artificial additives. We’ve built a reputation for quality and innovation in one of the fastest-growing categories in consumer health.

Why join us?

Hypergrowth: Revenue has multiplied several times over in just a few years, and we have ambitious plans to keep scaling.

High-impact role: We run a lean team of around 100 people, so your work is visible to leadership and directly shapes how the business grows.

Building, not maintaining: You’ll help build the processes, systems, and infrastructure for our next stage of growth, including the readiness work that comes with a potential major investment or public offering.

Mission-driven culture: The company is founder-led, collaborative, and inclusive, with a majority-female workforce and a shared commitment to helping people live healthier lives.

Career trajectory: As we scale, so do the opportunities. Early team members are positioned to grow into larger leadership roles.

Competitive compensation and benefits, plus product perks.

Job Details

What You’ll Do

Close, Reporting & GL

Run the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close from start to finish.

Produce monthly financial statements and management reporting under U.S. GAAP.

Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules, and set up regular balance sheet reviews.

Keep the general ledger accurate and reported on time.

Manage cost accounting, fixed assets, and AR.

Own accounting policies and technical guidance.

Lead automation and system improvements across the accounting function.

Multi-Entity Accounting

Handle intercompany activity across entities, including reconciliations, eliminations, and resolving discrepancies.

Build consolidation schedules and support consolidated reporting.

Help maintain entity structure and records.

Tax

Own sales tax compliance.

Work with outside advisors on federal, state, and local income tax filings, and prepare the supporting schedules and documentation.

Manage tax notices and support tax planning.

Audit & Controls

Act as the main accounting point of contact for external auditors, and own audit schedules and documentation.

Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with company policy and regulatory requirements.

Drive process improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy.

Team Leadership

Mentor and develop the accounting team.

Build a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Serve as the go-to accounting resource for the rest of the business.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA preferred.

7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years managing a team.

Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, close management, and GL accounting.

Hands-on multi-entity and intercompany experience.

Experience with sales tax compliance and income tax reporting.

Advanced NetSuite skills, including reporting in a multi-entity environment. This is required.

Strong Excel skills.

A track record of building scalable processes and partnering with senior leadership.

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Comfort working onsite in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting.

Nice to Have

Public accounting background.

Experience in CPG, e-commerce, DTC, or omnichannel businesses.

Experience supporting audits and external compliance.

A history of identifying and implementing process improvements.

How Success Is Measured

On-time, accurate monthly reporting and close.

Clean, well-reconciled balance sheet.

Smooth intercompany accounting and consolidations.

Accurate, timely tax compliance.

Getting more out of NetSuite.

Stronger processes, controls, and efficiency.

A solid partnership with the CFO and cross-functional teams.

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