Controller - (CPG & E-Commerce)

FinanceWithin, LLC.; Polska; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

FinanceWithin, LLC. is seeking a Controller to lead a pod of accounting managers, bookkeepers, and clients.

You will oversee weekly and monthly reporting, ensure data accuracy, and act as a strategic advisor with a strong focus on automation and AI-enabled solutions in a multi-client e-commerce environment. The ideal candidate has extensive full-cycle accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, and proven leadership in remote or distributed teams, delivering high-quality financial insights for client

Qualifications

• 7+ years of full-cycle accounting experience.
• 2+ years in a multi-client or consulting role.
• 2+ years leading a team.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
• Advanced level expertise in QBO and Excel.
• NetSuite and Xero experience valued.
• Experience with e-commerce clients required.
• Experience with Shopify, Amazon, PayPal, Bill.com etc. required.
• Experience with Wholesale/Retail platforms like SPS Commerce, Target, etc. valued.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and accounting best practices.
• Audit or Due Diligence experience valued.
• Strong financial statement evaluation ability.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work in remote environment.
• Proactive and team-centric attitude.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close and all key accounting activities for your pod.
• Financial Package Review: Reviewing management reports with key metrics.
• Accounting Package Review: Ensuring reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts and trend analysis.
• Inventory management review including obsolescence and product costs.
• Review AR processing and aging reports (no collections).
• Review AP processing and aging and bill payments (Bill.com).
• Review payroll processing including journal entries and accruals.
• Provide ad hoc reports or details as requested.
• Provide dashboards and KPIs to clients.
• Help clients develop finance SOPs and best practices.
• Educate clients as a strategic advisor on financials.
• Oversee client communications and act as escalation point.
• Supervise and train team on duties.
• Develop SOPs and training documents; contribute as thought partner.
• Lead training sessions.
• Drive efficiencies, automation, and AI enablement.
• Manage pod budget and maintain documentation.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Remote work readiness

Automation & AI mindset

Budget management

Client advisory

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

QBO

Excel

NetSuite

Xero

Bill.com

Shopify

Amazon

PayPal

SPS Commerce

Job description

About FinanceWithin

We’re building the financial backbone for the most ambitious consumer brands in the country. Our firm combines McKinsey-level strategy, Big Four precision, and founder-grade hustle to serve e-commerce and CPG companies from startup to scale, and from zero to exit.

We are striking the right balance between traditional accounting and embedded partnership. We work inside our clients’ businesses, providing not just financial clarity but operational firepower to move fast, stay lean, and grow with confidence.

If you’re looking to do the best work of your career (surrounded by smart, motivated, kind people) we’d love to meet you.

About The Role

As a Controller, you will oversee a pod of Accounting Managers, bookkeepers, and a book of clients. You will be the main support and direction for your team, so it is imperative that you are an outstanding communicator and have strong business acumen paired with Accounting Expertise. You will be responsible for the timely delivery of weekly and monthly financial reporting to clients via your team and will serve as an escalation point, strategic advisor, and thought partner for your clients. You will be responsible for the accuracy of the data presented and are the last stop for quality control of deliverables. The most successful candidate will be a proven leader and will have a strong background in a multi-client environment, e-commerce, and be extremely tech-savvy with a focus on creating automations and efficiencies utilizing technology and AI tools.

Responsibilities

This role is solutions-oriented and requires proactive engagement to ensure client success.

• Oversee month-end close and all key accounting-related activities for your pod

• Financial Package Review: Reviewing Management Reports with Key Metrics

• Accounting Package Review: Ensuring proper reconciliations for ALL balance sheet accounts and trend analysis for both the balance sheet and P&L

• Inventory Management Review: Including reconciling inventory (Physical, Sub to GL), Inventory write off and Obsolescence adjustments, and reviewing individual product costs and ensuring accuracy in inventory software and systems.

• Review Accounts Receivable processing and aging reports (no collections)

• Review Accounts Payable processing and aging reports and bill payments in Bill.com (or related software) for clients

• Review Payroll Processing, including journal entries and accruals

• Provide ad hoc reports or details as requested

• Provide Dashboards and KPIs to clients

• Help clients develop SOPs around finance and accounting best practices

• Educate clients on their financial situation and be a thought partner for solutions and a strategic advisor

• Oversee client communications and serve as an escalation point

• Supervise and train team on client and administrative duties

• Develop SOPs and training documents and contribute to the internal team as a thought partner

• Lead training sessions

• Strategically lead your team in creating efficiencies, building automations, and ensuring AI enablement where possible.

• Manage a budget for your pod

• Maintain clean files and document storage

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in full-cycle accounting

• 2+ years of experience in a multi-client or consulting role

• 2+ years of experience leading a team

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required

• Advanced level expertise in QBO and Excel required

• NetSuite and Xero experience highly valued

• Experience with e-commerce clients is required

• Experience with typical e-commerce tech stack, like Shopify, Amazon, PayPal, bill.com, etc. required

• Experience with Wholesale and retail platforms like SPS Commerce, Target, etc. highly valued

• Solid understanding of GAAP and a firm grasp of accounting best practices required

• Audit and/or Due Diligence Support experience highly valued

• Solid understanding of financial statements and how to evaluate them required

• Excellent analytical and communication skills required

• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time in a remote work environment required

• Proactive and team-centric attitude required