Controller

Controller | High-Growth, PE-Backed CPG | Greater Philadelphia (Hybrid/Remote). The Client An emerging, high-growth CPG brand is seeking a strategic and hands-on finance leader to help guide the business through its next stage of scale. The company operates across multiple channels, is expanding rapidly, and values an entrepreneurial, collaborative culture where people move quickly, take ownership, and build efficient systems that support long-term growth. The Role The Controller will lead financial operations, accounting discipline, reporting, and forward-looking planning, while acting as a key strategic partner to leadership. This role blends operational accounting, commercial finance, and systems implementation, with a strong emphasis on inventory visibility, costing accuracy, and margin insight as the organization continues to scale.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day accounting activities and ensure timely, accurate financial closes; Develop financial reporting, dashboards, and executive-level presentations; Manage cash oversight, reconciliations, internal controls, and audit preparedness; Drive the evolution of finance systems and processes, including ERP enhancements and workflow optimization; Build financial models and forecasts to support budgeting, growth planning, and scenario analysis; Partner with commercial and operations teams on pricing, margin performance, and cost optimization; Establish consistent costing frameworks, inventory tracking, and variance analysis across products and partners; Identify opportunities to streamline workflows through automation and technology; Develop and mentor a growing finance and accounting function with a focus on accountability and operational excellence

Requirements

Experience in CPG, manufacturing, retail, or ecommerce; Extensive experience in accounting, controllership, or finance leadership roles within product-based or manufacturing-oriented environments; Strong understanding of ERP workflows, inventory and costing concepts, and financial controls; Advanced Excel and modeling capability; Demonstrated success building structure and process in fast-paced, entrepreneurial settings; Ability to translate financial insights for cross-functional partners; Hands-on, systems-oriented mindset with a bias toward action and continuous improvement

Nice to have

Experience leading an ERP migration or major finance technology upgrade; Background in high-growth or investor-backed businesses; Exposure to SKU-level reporting, margin analytics, or production yield tracking; Interest in automation, analytics, or next-generation finance tools; CPA or similar professional credential