Here at Neater Pets, we design and sell innovative pet products that make life easier for pet parents, with a focus on solving everyday problems like messy feeding, fast eating, and home cleanup.
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations of a growing e-commerce and consumer products organization. This role is ideal for a strategic yet detail-oriented finance leader who can oversee accounting, reporting, inventory, internal controls, and compliance while partnering closely with executive leadership to support growth, profitability, and operational excellence.
The Controller will play a critical role in strengthening financial processes, optimizing systems and automation, and delivering the insights needed to manage a complex business across manufacturing partners, 3PL providers, and Amazon sales channels.
This is a hybrid role with four days in the office and one day - typically Fridays - working from home.
Responsibilities
- Lead all financial processes and procedures including the close processes; preparation of financials; A/P, A/R and collaborate with the CEO on reporting, forecasting and preparing the annual budget.
- Coordinate financial activities with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and other service providers; serve as the primary contact for financial due diligence and compliance inquiries.
- Monitor and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, as well as applicable accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS); identify and mitigate financial, operational, and regulatory risks.
- Oversee inventory management and cost accounting processes across manufacturing partners, third-party logistics providers (3PL), and Amazon; maintain cost standards within Sage 100 Cloud; perform reconciliations for inventory transfers, production costs, and landed costs; ensure real-time reporting and transparency in inventory levels and valuation.
- Manage all aspects of financial operations related to Amazon sales and processes, including settlements, fee and chargeback analysis, reimbursement tracking, advertising expenditures, and storage and fulfillment cost management; ensure revenue recognition aligns with GAAP standards; provide detailed profitability reporting by SKU, product category, and sales channel.
- Oversee technology operations within the finance department, with a focus on Sage 100 Cloud; facilitate integration of Sage with Amazon and third-party logistics (3PL) systems.
- Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement, automation, and system optimization within finance and accounting operations; provide guidance and training to finance team members on best practices and emerging technologies; deploy AI solutions to automate reconciliation and reporting processes; design and maintain dashboards and automated reporting tools; strengthen internal controls and ensure readiness for audits.
- Align financial planning and cash flow management with executive leadership and operations teams to support organizational objectives and strategic initiatives; collaborate with the supply chain function to optimize inventory levels, reduce carrying costs, and improve turnover; analyze and provide SKU-level insights to inform pricing strategies and margin enhancement; prepare regular forecasts and scenario analyses to anticipate cash requirements and operational needs; deliver actionable financial performance metrics to drive informed decision-making across the business.
- Manage, supervise, and support the finance staff by providing ongoing training, professional development opportunities, and regular performance feedback to foster skill enhancement and team growth.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 7 years of accounting experience within manufacturing, Amazon/e-commerce, or consumer goods sectors.
- Demonstrated expertise in multi-location inventory management and cost accounting.
- Preferred experience with Amazon FBA, FBM, AWD, and 3PL integration workflows.
- Familiarity with Amazon Seller Central is highly desirable.
- Proven track record of overseeing and leading finance teams.
Skills
- Proficient in Sage 100 Cloud or comparable ERP systems.
- Proficiency with accounting principles and GAAP
- Proficiency with financial modeling and forecasting
- Excellent managerial and supervisory skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to adapt to meet changing deadlines and organizational goals
- Hands-on experience with AI-driven and automation tools.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial analytics.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
