Controller

Comfrt; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401k match

Employee discounts

Fully remote

Job summary

Comfrt is seeking a senior Controller to own the financial operations infrastructure as the company scales toward $1B in revenue. You will partner with CFO and leadership across finance, supply chain, technology, and operations to ensure accurate, efficient financial systems and insightful reporting.

In this role, you will lead accounting, controls, and close processes, while building a strong SOX-ready control environment and ensuring audit readiness for a fast-growing DTC retailer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred).
• 6–8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 3–4 years of experience in audit or public accounting
• Proven experience leading month-end close and owning accounting processes
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and internal controls
• Experience in inventory and/or DTC, eCommerce, or retail environments preferred
• Advanced Excel skills (XLOOKUP, pivot tables, reconciliations)
• Experience with ERP systems and high-volume transaction environments

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger management
• Ensure full compliance with US GAAP (including revenue recognition, inventory costing, and accruals)
• Serve as primary reviewer of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial outputs
• Maintain and continuously improve accounting policies and documentation
• Design and implement a formal internal controls framework (SOX-ready mindset)
• Establish and document key controls across accounting processes
• Lead internal audit readiness, including testing, documentation, and remediation
• Identify control gaps and partner with stakeholders to strengthen processes
• Ensure the organization is audit-ready at all times
• Lead audit preparation, including PBC schedules and auditor coordination
• Ensure all financial data is well-supported, documented, and defensible
• Support preparation of financial statements and internal reporting packages
• Own and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
• Establish and enforce close timelines, deliverables, and accountability across the team
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements
• Review all balance sheet reconciliations and enforce strong support standards
• Identify and resolve variances and issues during close

Skills

CPA

US GAAP

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

About Us

Comfrt is one of the fastest-growing direct-to-consumer brands, dedicated to blending mental wellness, inclusivity, and elevated comfort into every piece we create. Our mission goes beyond clothing — we strive to build a community where everyone feels supported and seen.

About the Job

Comfrt is a direct-to-consumer apparel brand scaling rapidly toward $1B in revenue. We are building a world-class operations team that matches our growth ambitions. As Controller, you’ll own the financial operations infrastructure that enables this scale—from accounting and reporting to financial systems and compliance. You’ll report directly to the CFO and partner with finance, supply chain, technology, and operations leadership to ensure our financial systems are accurate, efficient, and provide insights that drive business decisions.

Responsibilities

Accounting Oversight

• Lead all accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger management
• Ensure full compliance with US GAAP (including revenue recognition, inventory costing, and accruals)
• Serve as primary reviewer of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial outputs
• Maintain and continuously improve accounting policies and documentation

Internal Controls & Audit Buildout

• Design and implement a formal internal controls framework (SOX-ready mindset)
• Establish and document key controls across accounting processes
• Lead internal audit readiness, including testing, documentation, and remediation
• Identify control gaps and partner with stakeholders to strengthen processes
• Ensure the organization is audit-ready at all times

Audit & Financial Reporting

• Lead audit preparation, including PBC schedules and auditor coordination
• Ensure all financial data is well-supported, documented, and defensible
• Support preparation of financial statements and internal reporting packages

Month-End Close Leadership

• Own and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
• Establish and enforce close timelines, deliverables, and accountability across the team
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements
• Review all balance sheet reconciliations and enforce strong support standards
• Identify and resolve variances and issues during close

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred)
• 6–8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 3-4 years of experience in audit or public accounting
• Proven experience leading month-end close and owning accounting processes
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and internal controls
• Experience in inventory and/or DTC, eCommerce, or retail environments preferred
• Advanced Excel skills (XLOOKUP, pivot tables, reconciliations)
• Experience with ERP systems and high-volume transaction environments

Why Join Comfrt?

• Be part of a purpose-driven company that’s shaping the future of comfort and mental wellness.
• Work in a supportive, creative environment where your ideas and growth are valued.
• Enjoy Comfrt benefits such as generous paid time off, company-covered health insurance, 5% 401k match, and discounts on all Comfrt products!
• Join a passionate team making an impact on exciting projects, all while enjoying the flexibility and collaborative support of a fully remote environment.

Comfort is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

As set forth in Comfrt’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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