Global Controller (Primal Harvest)

WM Partner's Portfolio Companies; Köln; Hybrid; EUR 146.000 - 163.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401K + Match

Flexible working options

Travel opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Prime6 Brands is seeking a Global Financial Controller to lead the accounting function across its US and German entities. This high-visibility role reports to the CFO and owns the monthly close, consolidation, and external audit coordination in a multi-currency, multi-entity environment.

The candidate should bring deep US GAAP expertise, experience with German HGB, and a strong track record in audits and financial reporting for PE-backed companies. English is the company working language.

Qualifikationen

• Deep US GAAP knowledge and experience applying it to complex or non-routine transactions.
• Direct experience managing external audits, including serving as primary contact with audit firms.
• Experience running or overseeing monthly close in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment.

Aufgaben

• Lead accounting function across US and German entities (Primal Harvest LLC, Prime Consumer Brands LLC, Prime6 Brands GmbH).
• Own monthly close process end to end, including calendar, reconciliations, and timely financial statements.
• Coordinate external auditors and tax advisors across US and international matters.
• Maintain policies and controls; support lender reporting and consolidation under US GAAP with HGB reporting for German entity.

Kenntnisse

US GAAP expertise

Audits management

Multi-entity experience

Multi-currency

Consolidation & close

Excel/large data sets

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

ABOUT PRIME6 BRANDS

Prime6 Brands is the operatingholdcobehind Primal Harvest, a fast-growing direct-to-consumer supplement subscription brand. Backed by WM Partners, the companyoperatesacross a multi-entity structure spanning the US (Primal Harvest LLC, Prime Consumer Brands LLC) and Germany (Prime6 Brands GmbH), with NetSuite as its system of record.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for a Global Financial Controller to lead the accounting function for Prime6 Brands and its operating entities. This is a new, high-visibility role reporting directly to the CFO. You will own the monthly close process end to end, serve as the primary point of contact for our external auditors and tax preparers, and build the accounting infrastructure that scales with the business.

The right candidate combines deep US GAAPexpertisewithreal experiencemanaging external audits, and is comfortable operating across a multi-entity, multi-currency, multi-standard environment spanning US GAAP and German HGB. English is the company working language across all entities and time zones.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting Leadership

• Lead and manage the accounting function across Primal Harvest LLC, Prime Consumer Brands LLC, and Prime6 Brands GmbH

• Own the monthly close process end to end, including close calendar, task sequencing, reconciliations, andtimelydelivery of financial statements

• Build, mentor, and develop the accounting team, setting standards for accuracy, timeliness, and documentation

• Maintain and continuously improve accounting policies and procedures, ensuring consistent application across all entities

• Own the chart of accounts, GL structure, and consolidation logic in partnership with the finance systems team

External Audit & Tax

• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors (BDO) across the annual audit cycle, including planning, fieldwork, and resolution of open items

• Prepare and review audit support schedules, management representation letters, and supporting documentation for the FY audit package

• Serve as the primary point of contact for external tax preparers (PwC) on US federal, state, and international tax matters

• Coordinate responses to auditor and tax preparer data requests, ensuringtimelyandaccurateturnaround

• Manage relationships with German audit and tax advisors (HKS or equivalent) to support Prime6 Brands GmbH statutory reporting

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Prepareconsolidatedfinancial statements under US GAAP, with oversight of HGB statutory reporting for the German entity

• Own technical accounting positions and memos for significant or judgmental transactions

• Ensure compliance with lender covenants and credit agreement reporting requirements

• Maintain internal controls documentation and support control testing and remediation efforts

• Support the CFO on board, investor, and PE sponsor (WM Partners) reporting deliverables

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with the CFO on quality of earnings, financial due diligence, and other sponsor-driven workstreams

• Work closely with the finance systems and FP&A functions to ensure clean, audit-ready data across NetSuite and adjacent systems

• Collaborate with legal, treasury, and operations on matters with accounting or reporting implications

• Represent the accounting function in lender, insurance, and other external diligence processes as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Fluent English, written and spoken (company working language)

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA strongly preferred

• 8 or more years of progressive accounting experience, including people leadership of an accounting team

• Deepexpertisein US GAAP, with the judgment to apply it to complex or non-routine transactions

• Direct experience managing external audits, including serving as the primary company contact for the audit firm

• Experience running or directly overseeing the monthly close process

• Experience in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment

• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets

Preferred

• Strongly preferred exposure to German accounting standards (HGB) or cross-border intercompany structures

• Working knowledge of IFRS

• Experience in a PE-owned or PE-backed company

• Experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP in a multi-subsidiary environment

• German languageproficiency(spoken and written)

• Experience supporting quality of earnings processes, lender diligence, or sponsor reporting

LOCATION & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This role can work fully remotely from the US Easternor CentralTime zone.

Candidates are expected to travel to our Cologne office at leastonceduring the first six months of employment. Travel costs will be covered by the company. After theinitialperiod, travel frequency will be assessed based on business needs.

WHY THIS ROLE

• High-visibility seat reporting directly to the CFO, with broad exposure to lender, board, and PE sponsor relationships

• Ownership of the full accounting function at a fast-growing, international, PE-backed company

• Direct relationships with external auditors and tax advisors, with real influence over process and outcomes

• Lean, collaborative team where your work has direct impact on company decisions

• Competitive compensation packagecommensuratewith experience and location

Prime6 Brands is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

At Primal,you’llbe part of a fast-growing health and wellness brand where your work truly makes an impact. Join us in our mission to educate, inspire, and empower people to take charge of their health and well-being. By contributing to our dynamic team,you’llplay a vital role inshapinga healthier future. Plus, we offer a range of incredible US benefits andperks, including:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave (primary & non-primary)

• Short-term and Long-term disability

• 401K + Match

• ClassPassmembership

• Flexible working options

• Team Events

• ProductDiscounts

Primal Harvest offers a comprehensive benefitspackage.The annual base salary range for this position is$170,000 - $190,000 USD/year. The actual annual base salary offered may be adjusted based on a variety of factors, including but not limitedto:location, education, skills, training, and experience. This position may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, or any other legally protected factor. Primal Harvest is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. Primal Harvestdoes not accept unsolicited agency resumes and is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.