Controller Position - Merit Manufacturing

Job Title: Controller

Company: The Beard Club

Location: New Jersey (On-Site)

About The Beard Club:

The Beard Club is a leading brand in the men's grooming industry, known for our wide range of high-quality beard care products. With a rapidly growing customer base and a dynamic team, we are looking for a skilled Controller to manage our financial operations and help support our continued growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, collaborative environment and make a significant impact on the business.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Controller to oversee all aspects of our financial operations, including accounting, inventory, cash flow, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and budgeting. This role requires a hands-on approach, as you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial records, preparing reports, and managing the day-to-day financial processes. You will work closely with our team at our New Jersey headquarters, contributing to the strategic financial planning and long-term success of The Beard Club.

This is an on-site role that requires a proactive, adaptable individual with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform full monthly close of the company books in accordance with US GAAP standards.
• Prepare reports and analyses, including profitability by customer / channel / product line.
• Prepare and run weekly 13 weeks cash flow forecast
• Manage all AR, AP, and bookkeeping activities
• Manage, analyze and dispute when needed trade deductions across multiple retailers
• Prepare budget and forecast
• Manage sales tax filings
• Work with external CPA on preparing the information for the year-end tax return filing; manage the process and all communications.
• Maintain internal safeguards for revenue receipts, costs, team and organizational budgets, and actual expenditures
• Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflows
• Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, adhering to US GAAP standards while remaining knowledgeable of proposed legislation
• Establish (in coordination with executives) financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on biweekly, monthly, and annual basis
• Lead the implementation of NetSuite; manage the third party implementation consultant.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting/finance, preferably within CPG
• Strong Understanding of banking processes and financial data analysis
• Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting
• Exemplary history of financial project management
• Strong knowledge of Netsuite and QBO
• Experience with inventory management and cash flow forecasting.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment with a flexible, can-do attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Ability to adapt and handle multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Ability to adapt and handle multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.

Are you Qualified?

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related field.
• MBA or Master's in accounting is a plus
• Previous experience working in a small, high growth company

Additional Information:

This is an on-site position at The Beard Club's Westwood, New Jersey office.

Candidates must be willing to work in a collaborative and startup-oriented atmosphere, where teamwork and versatility are essential.

Ready to Join the Club?

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply. We look forward to hearing from you!