Controller

Kinetic Brands; Passaic (NJ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans

Unlimited PTO

Paid Parental Leave

401k Match

Monthly Home Office Stipend

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Kinetic Brands is seeking a Director of Accounting / Controller in Passaic, NJ. This high-impact role involves leading the accounting function across a multi-business unit e-commerce organization, ensuring financial accuracy, operational rigor, and scalability.

The ideal candidate will have 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong leadership skills, and a BS in accounting or finance. Benefits include competitive medical plans, unlimited PTO, and a monthly home office stipend.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior Controller or senior accounting leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in e-commerce, retail, or inventory-based businesses.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment.
• Manage a team of four accounting professionals.

Skills

Progressive accounting experience

Leadership experience

Strong understanding of revenue recognition

Improving processes

Education

BS in accounting or finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Job description

Unconventional brands for unconventional people.

Kinetic is a full-stack brand operator managing a portfolio of digital brands. The brands we operate are the opposite of basic. Each brand has a distinct identity, memorable product, and cult following. Through our full-stack infrastructure (meaning we manage everything in-house–including fulfillment, supply chain, R&D, marketing, and development), we create bespoke products that stand out even in the most crowded of industries.

About the Role

We are seeking a driven Director of Accounting / Controller to lead and elevate the accounting function across a complex, multi-business-unit e-commerce organization with in-house manufacturing & distribution. This is a high-impact role partnering closely with executive leadership to ensure financial integrity, operational rigor, and scalable infrastructure as the business grows. The ideal candidate brings deep intellectual curiosity about how the business truly works and not just how it books entries, taking extreme ownership over accuracy, timelines, and outcomes. They approach every close, report, and forecast with discipline, precision, and a refusal to let details slip through the cracks.

You will

• Serve as the primary cross‑functional leader for Accounting, proactively partnering with Operations, Supply Chain, Brand, and Technology to ensure financial accuracy, alignment on business initiatives, and disciplined execution across all entities
• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
• Ensure accurate and timely consolidated financial statements across multiple entities
• Oversee GL, AP, AR, payroll, cost accounting, and intercompany reconciliations
• Maintain a strong internal control environment
• Prepare GAAP‑compliant financial statements
• Deliver clear, actionable reporting packages to executive leadership
• Own external audit process and relationships
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements (in coordination with external advisors)
• Partner with FP&A on budgeting and rolling forecasts
• Provide accounting insights into margin, inventory, revenue recognition, and cash flow
• Manage and develop a team of four accounting professionals

You have

• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior Controller or senior accounting leadership experience preferred
• BS in accounting or finance a must, CPA or MBA strongly preferred
• Experience in e-commerce, retail, consumer products, or inventory‑based businesses
• Experience managing multi‑entity / multi‑business unit structures
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition and inventory accounting
• Proven track record of improving processes and shortening close cycles
• Comfortable operating in an ambiguous, changing environment
• Healthcare You Can Count On – Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you covered when it matters most.
• Unlimited PTO – Take the time you need—we trust you (plus, we require a minimum!).
• Paid Parental Leave – 12 weeks paid + 4 weeks eased return to work. Family first!
• 401k Match – We match 4% to help grow your future.
• Monthly Home Office Stipend – We cover part of your phone or internet bill.
• Employee Discounts – Big savings on our products, just for you!

Work environment

• Hybrid - This role is required to be onsite at our Passaic, NJ warehouse 2-3 days a week.

Kinetic Brands is an equal opportunity employer — we believe being successful is directly tied to creating a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment.