Corporate Controller

Genesis Partners - Executive Search; United States; Remote; USD 220,500 - 269,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity participation

Fully remote work

Job summary

A high-growth CPG brand is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead all accounting operations during a period of scale and complexity. This is a fully remote role requiring deep CPG accounting experience, strong public accounting roots, and omni-channel exposure. The ideal candidate will oversee the full accounting function, manage inventory accounting, and ensure compliance with internal controls. Compensation includes a base salary up to $245,000, annual bonus, and equity participation.

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.

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.

Skills

Corporate Controller experience

Omni-channel exposure

Inventory management

Revenue recognition

Cost accounting

Education

CPA preferred

Public accounting background

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 $245,000


• 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.