Controller: Growth & PE-Backed CPG Brands

CFS; Westport (CT); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Medical benefits coverage 80%+

Job summary

CFS seeks an experienced Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting across its brand portfolio. Reporting to the CFO, you will own monthly closes, maintain records, strengthen controls, and deliver insights to guide strategic decisions in a growing consumer products business.

Ideal candidates are organized, analytical leaders comfortable in a fast-paced PE-backed environment, with strong GAAP knowledge and inventory/cost accounting expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including owning the month-end close and managing an accounting team.
• Experience in consumer products, ecommerce, or inventory-based businesses.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with inventory and cost accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting systems.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Experience with ecommerce and marketplace platforms (Shopify, Amazon) and wholesale/retail channels.
• Experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG) or beauty.
• Experience with multi-entity consolidations.
• Experience working for a private equity backed institution.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee the general ledger, journal entries, and account reconciliations across Belle Brands entities.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and intercompany transactions.
• Establish, document, and continuously improve accounting policies and procedures.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and consolidated reporting across the brand portfolio.
• Deliver financial results, KPIs, and variance analysis to the CFO and leadership team.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning with FP&A.
• Provide insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Oversee accounts payable, receivable, and treasury functions.
• Manage inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, and product costing; lead physical counts.
• Lead internal controls, audits, and tax filings with external advisors.
• Mentor the accounting team and collaborate with operations, supply chain, and sales.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Inventory cost accounting

8+ years accounting experience

CPG/ecommerce experience

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Ecommerce platforms experience

Multi-entity consolidations

PE-backed environment experience

Education

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

CFS seeks an experienced Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting across its brand portfolio. Reporting to the CFO, you will own monthly closes, maintain records, strengthen controls, and deliver insights to guide strategic decisions in a growing consumer products business.

Ideal candidates are organized, analytical leaders comfortable in a fast-paced PE-backed environment, with strong GAAP knowledge and inventory/cost accounting expertise.