Controller (Raw Sugar)

3 hours, 19 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Finance and Accounting
WM Partners

WM Partners

WM Partners is a trusted private equity firm in the health and wellness sector, acquiring and transforming natural consumer brands with operational expertise and strategic approach.

Retailing
11-50
Founded 2015

Description

  • Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, inventory accounting, and financial reporting.
  • Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
  • Prepare and present financial statements, reporting packages, and business insights for internal leadership, investors, lenders, and other stakeholders.
  • Maintain accounting records, policies, and reporting practices in accordance with GAAP and company requirements.
  • Partner with external auditors and tax advisors to support audits, reviews, and compliance processes.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modeling across channels, customers, brands, products, and major initiatives.
  • Lead analysis of channel profitability, customer margins, product margins, trade spend, inventory performance, working capital, and cash flow.
  • Provide financial leadership for new business opportunities, operational initiatives, capital projects, and potential M&A or integration activities.
  • Develop and maintain strong financial controls, policies, procedures, and safeguards while overseeing compliance and risk management.
  • Lead the evolution of accounting and finance systems, reporting tools, data governance, automation, and AI-enabled analytics.
  • Build, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting and finance team, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership in a Controller, Senior Director, or equivalent role.
  • Experience in consumer packaged goods, beauty, personal care, food, beverage, wellness, or another inventory-based consumer products business strongly preferred.
  • Experience working with mass market retailers, digital commerce platforms, direct-to-consumer channels, and Amazon strongly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, accounting operations, internal controls, tax compliance, and audit processes.
  • Demonstrated experience with trade spend, customer deductions, channel margin analysis, inventory accounting, multi-location inventory, working capital, and cash flow management.
  • Experience in a private equity-backed, high-growth, or transformation-oriented environment highly desirable.
  • Advanced technology skills, including strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems, ERP platforms, reporting tools, and Power BI or similar BI platforms.
  • Ability to leverage AI, automation, and data analytics to improve reporting, forecasting, close processes, controls, and decision-making.
  • Strong analytical, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to prioritize, communicate expectations clearly, meet deadlines, and manage multiple initiatives with limited supervision.
  • Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across functions and build trust with stakeholders.
  • Compassionate, hands-on leadership style with a passion for developing people and driving transformational change through process, measurement, and collaboration.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Company-paid disability and life insurance.
  • Paid time off.
  • 401(k) match.
  • Wellness program.
  • Work authorization support not included; applicants must already have U.S. work authorization without future sponsorship requirements.

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