Corporate Controller

Genesis Partners - Executive Search; Remote; USD 191,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth food brand is seeking a Corporate Controller who will lead all accounting operations during a critical period of growth. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in CPG accounting, strong public accounting roots, and exposure to omni-channel environments. This fully remote role offers a competitive salary of up to $225,000, an annual bonus, and meaningful equity participation. Join a company poised for significant upward momentum and be instrumental in building its financial foundation.

Benefits

Base salary up to $225,000

Annual bonus

Meaningful equity participation

Qualifications

• Proven Corporate Controller or senior accounting leadership experience within CPG.
• Strong commerce and omni-channel exposure, including retail, e-commerce, and DTC.
• Experience operating in high-growth, fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the full accounting function including GL, close, reporting, and technical accounting.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with accuracy.
• Oversee revenue recognition across omni-channel streams.

Skills

CPG accounting experience

Public accounting background

Revenue recognition

Cost accounting

Leadership experience

Omni-channel exposure

Education

CPA certification

Job description

High-Growth Food CPG Brand | Fully Remote

We are partnering confidentially with a high-growth, PE-backed food CPG brand to hire a Corporate Controller. This is a critical leadership role owning the accounting function end-to-end during a period of scale, complexity, and increased institutional rigor.

The ideal candidate brings deep CPG accounting experience, strong public accounting roots, and has operated in omni-channel, commerce-driven environments spanning retail, e-commerce, and DTC.

Role Overview

The Corporate Controller will lead all accounting operations, reporting, and controls while partnering closely with Finance, Operations, and executive leadership. This role will play a key part in building scalable processes, supporting growth initiatives, and preparing the business for future liquidity events.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full accounting function including GL, close, reporting, and technical accounting
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with accuracy and speed
• Oversee revenue recognition across omni-channel streams including retail, e-commerce, DTC, and marketplaces
• Manage inventory accounting, COGS, and gross margin analysis within a food CPG environment
• Build and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies
• Partner with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners
• Lead, mentor, and scale the accounting team as the business grows
• Support strategic initiatives, system improvements, and process automation

Must-Have Qualifications

• Proven Corporate Controller or senior accounting leadership experience within CPG
• Strong commerce and omni-channel exposure, retail, e-commerce, DTC
• Food CPG experience strongly preferred
• Public accounting background required
• Deep understanding of inventory, revenue recognition, and cost accounting
• Experience operating in high-growth, fast-paced environments
• CPA strongly preferred

Compensation & Structure

• Base salary up to $225,000
• Annual bonus
• Meaningful equity participation
• Fully remote role within the U.S.

Why This Role

This is a rare opportunity to step into a true ownership role at a brand with strong momentum, engaged leadership, and real upside. The Controller will be a trusted partner to the executive team and a key builder of the company’s financial foundation.

This search is being conducted on a confidential basis. Company details will be shared during the interview process.