Assistant Controller - CPG/Shopify

Jobot

Austin, TX(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$140,000–$160,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Automation, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Consumer Branding, Consumer Packaged Goods, Cross-Functional, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Financial Audit, Financial Control, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Statements, Leadership, Legal, Mentoring, Operational Support, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Retail, Retail Channel, Retail Operations, Revenue Recognition, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Tax, Scalable System Development, Startup, Tax Regulations, Team Player, Technical Accounting, eCommerce
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
Today
Remote, Startup, Fast track to Controller, Great benefits

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Dylan Currier
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Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a fast-growing consumer wellness brand on a mission to help people live healthier lives and feel more energized every day. What began as a digitally native direct-to-consumer company has evolved into a nationally recognized brand with products carried by leading retailers including Target and Kroger.

Backed by a passionate customer base and strong market momentum, the company is entering an exciting new phase of growth focused on scaling operations, expanding retail presence, and continuing to innovate within the health and wellness space.

The team is entrepreneurial, collaborative, and mission-driven, with a strong emphasis on building a high-performance culture while maintaining flexibility and balance. This is an opportunity to join a business at a pivotal stage and make a meaningful impact on both the organization and the consumers it serves.

*CPG, Shopify and NetSuite experience are required*

Why join us?

Join a mission-driven brand with meaningful consumer impact
Work with a nationally recognized product sold both DTC and through major retail channels
Opportunity to help shape the finance function during a pivotal growth stage
High visibility with leadership and meaningful ownership
Fully remote flexibility
Competitive compensation package including:
Base salary
Performance bonus
Equity participation

Job Details

We are partnering with a high-growth consumer brand on a search for an Assistant Controller to join their expanding finance organization. This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible role at a well-known DTC and retail CPG company focused on helping people live healthier, more energized lives.

The company has built a loyal customer base online and through major retail partners including Target and Kroger, and is entering its next stage of growth. They are looking for a hands-on accounting leader who can strengthen processes, elevate reporting, and help scale the business alongside a collaborative executive team.

This role is fully remote and offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, and equity.

What You’ll Do
Lead core accounting operations and support the month-end and year-end close process
Manage and mentor a small accounting team (2–3 team members)
Oversee reconciliation of high-volume Shopify and ecommerce transactions
Ensure accurate revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606
Support retail accounting processes across key national partners including Target and Kroger
Manage sales tax and other indirect tax compliance processes
Improve and build scalable accounting policies, controls, and operational procedures
Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, operations, and leadership teams
Assist with audits, financial statement preparation, and technical accounting matters
Evaluate systems and automation opportunities to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy
Help build the accounting infrastructure needed for the company’s next phase of growth

What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA strongly preferred
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within consumer products, ecommerce, or high-growth environments
Strong understanding of ASC 606 revenue recognition
Experience reconciling Shopify, ecommerce, or other high-volume transactional data
Familiarity with inventory and retail accounting environments
Experience managing or mentoring accounting staff
Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a fast-paced environment
Strong systems aptitude and process improvement mindset
Excellent communication and organizational skills

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
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