[Remote] Controller | High-Growth CPG Start Up | Fully Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Harmonic Finance Inc is a rapidly scaling, digitally-native consumer brand seeking a Controller to build a best-in-class finance function. The role involves taking full ownership of the accounting function, leading core financial operations, and ensuring accurate reporting while collaborating with leadership in a high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process end-to-end, delivering timely and accurate financial reporting across a multi-channel P&L
• Develop and maintain detailed revenue reporting, including management of variable deductions, reserves, and adjustments across channels
• Build and refine contribution margin views by product line and sales channel to support decision-making
• Own inventory accounting, including cost tracking, valuation, and variance analysis across multiple locations
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure real-time visibility into inventory movement and cost drivers
• Manage accounts receivable across wholesale customers, including deductions, disputes, and collections
• Oversee high-volume direct-to-consumer transaction flows and ensure accurate reconciliation of platform activity
• Own accounting for third-party marketplace channels, including fee structures, settlements, and inventory movement
• Coordinate tax compliance across jurisdictions, including indirect tax filings and external advisor management
• Support audit processes, including preparation of schedules, documentation, and auditor coordination
• Design and implement scalable internal controls suited for a high-growth, evolving environment
• Own and optimize ERP and financial systems, including process design, documentation, and potential system enhancements or migrations
• Manage and mentor a small accounting team while remaining hands-on in day-to-day execution

Skills

• CPA with 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior experience in a consumer products, retail, or inventory-driven business
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition principles in a multi-channel environment
• Deep experience with inventory accounting, including cost capitalization and allocation methodologies
• Proven ability to manage accounting across direct-to-consumer, wholesale, and marketplace channels
• Track record of owning a fast, efficient close process in a complex operating environment
• Experience navigating multi-state tax compliance and working with external advisors
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, QuickBooks, or similar)
• Demonstrated ability to build processes, improve controls, and operate effectively in a high-growth setting
• Experience managing or mentoring junior accounting staff
• Experience in a high-growth or venture-backed environment
• Exposure to system implementations or ERP migrations
• Advanced experience building channel-level profitability or contribution margin reporting
• Familiarity with subscription-based revenue models or recurring revenue streams
• Experience operating in a lean team where adaptability and ownership are critical

Benefits

• Bonus
• Awesome Benefits

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