Controller

Corporate Controller – CPG (Confidential Search)

Search Intelligence Group (SIG) is representing a dynamic, well-known consumer packaged goods (CPG) brand on a confidential, retained search for its next Corporate Controller .

The company is a mid-size, high-growth business selling through both direct-to-consumer and retail channels. As it scales, it needs an instrumental Accounting executive to lead the Accounting function, raise the bar on financial operations, and build the infrastructure that supports the next stage of growth.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the CFO, the Corporate Controller will own all accounting operations and lead a growing team. This is a builder role: the right leader will strengthen the close, own the audit, master inventory accounting across a multi-channel model, and get the most out of NetSuite.

Just as important, this person will modernize how Accounting works. They will implement scalable processes, systems, and controls, and drive measurable efficiencies so the function keeps pace with the business rather than chasing it.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Leadership & Close

• Lead all day-to-day accounting operations: GL, AP, AR, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and revenue recognition.
• Own a timely, accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close; drive toward a faster close cycle.
• Deliver GAAP-compliant financial statements and management reporting to the CFO and leadership team.
• Build, coach, and scale a high-performing accounting team.

Audit, Compliance & Controls

• Own the annual external audit end to end, including PBC preparation, auditor relationships, and timely completion.
• Design and maintain a strong internal control environment that scales with the business.
• Oversee sales and use tax, income tax compliance, and other regulatory filings with outside advisors.

Inventory & Cost Accounting

• Own inventory accounting across warehouses, 3PLs, and co-manufacturers, including cycle counts, reconciliations, and physical counts.
• Lead standard costing, landed cost, COGS accuracy, and inventory reserves (obsolescence, shrink, E&O).
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to tighten inventory controls and margin visibility.

Omnichannel: DTC & Retail

• Manage accounting for DTC (e.g., Shopify, Amazon) and wholesale/retail channels.
• Account for trade spend, chargebacks, deductions, promotions, and returns; own retailer deduction reconciliation.
• Deliver channel-level P&L and gross margin reporting to inform pricing and growth decisions.

NetSuite, Systems & Process Improvement

• Serve as the accounting owner of NetSuite; optimize configuration, workflows, and reporting.
• Lead or support system implementations and integrations (e-commerce platforms, 3PL, EDI, AP automation, planning tools).
• Implement scalable processes and automation that eliminate manual work and bring real efficiencies to the function.
• Document policies and procedures; build the infrastructure for the company's next stage of growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred .
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 4+ years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role.
• Public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) background preferred.
• CPG experience required , ideally in a mid-size, high-growth, omnichannel (DTC + retail) environment.
• Deep expertise in inventory and cost accounting, including 3PL and co-manufacturer environments.
• Hands-on NetSuite power user; system implementation or optimization experience strongly preferred.
• Proven track record leading external audits and building internal controls.
• Demonstrated success implementing processes, systems, and automation that improved speed and accuracy.
• Strong leader and communicator who partners well with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and E-commerce.
• Builder mindset: comfortable rolling up sleeves in a fast-moving, scaling organization.

Why This Role

• Lead the Accounting function at a recognized, growing CPG brand.
• Visible seat at the table with the CFO and executive team.
• Real mandate to build: modernize systems, redesign processes, and shape the team.
• Competitive compensation package (base, bonus, and benefits).

About Search Intelligence Group

SIG is a boutique retained executive search firm placing C-suite and senior leaders across Finance, HR, Technology, Operations, and Private Equity. All inquiries are handled in strict confidence.