Controller

Brami; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Brami is seeking a Controller to own the day-to-day accounting operations and build the financial infrastructure for a fast-growing company in the Philadelphia area.

You will report to the CFO, manage the monthly close, supervise inventory and COGS accounting, and lead a small accounting team as the business scales. Experience in the CPG sector and strong GAAP knowledge are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, incl. Controller/Assistant Controller roles.
• CPG/food & beverage industry experience preferred, with inventory accounting familiarity.
• Hands-on experience with trade spend and promotional accounting.
• GAAP knowledge and experience with external audits.

Responsibilities

• Own month-, quarter-, and year-end close, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Oversee inventory and cost accounting across co-manufacturers, 3PLs, and warehouses with standard costing.
• Lead A/P and A/R functions, monitor cash flow, and manage vendor payment cycles.
• Coordinate annual financial statement audit or review and tax preparers.
• Maintain internal controls and accounting policies for a scaling business.

Skills

GAAP proficiency

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

We're looking for a Controller who can own day-to-day accounting operations while helping build the financial infrastructure a fast-growing company needs - accurate, timely financials; clean inventory and cost accounting; and controls that hold up as the company grows. Reporting to the CFO, you'll manage the monthly close, oversee inventory and COGS accounting, and lead a small accounting team.

What You'll Do

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, including all journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Manage inventory and cost accounting across co-manufacturers, 3PLs, and warehouses - including standard costing, variance analysis, and periodic physical inventory counts.
• Oversee trade spend and deduction accounting, working closely with sales and demand planning to keep promotional and slotting costs properly tracked and reconciled.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies appropriate for a scaling business.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including cash flow monitoring and vendor/co-packer payment cycles.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the annual financial statement audit (or review) and for tax preparers, coordinating information requests and supporting schedules.
• Ensure sales tax, excise tax, and other regulatory filings are accurate and filed on time across all applicable jurisdictions.
• Own and improve the accounting system and month-end close checklist, including ERP administration and process documentation.
• Partner with the CFO on cash forecasting, budget-to-actual analysis, and ad hoc financial analysis to support key business decisions.
• Hire, manage, and develop accounting staff as the team grows.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including prior experience as a Controller or Assistant Controller.
• Experience in the CPG industry, food and beverage strongly preferred, including familiarity with inventory accounting, standard costing, and co-manufacturer/co-packer relationships.
• Hands-on experience with trade spend, deductions, and promotional accounting common to branded consumer products companies.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and experience managing external audits.
• Proficiency with a modern ERP/accounting system (e.g., NetSuite or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
• A builder's mindset - comfortable creating process where none exists yet, and equally comfortable in the weeds of a reconciliation.
• Prior experience at a high-growth or scaling company, where priorities shift and the role expands with the business.