Financial Controller

Fitt Talent Partners is a specialized recruitment firm working with top health, fitness, and wellness companies. 

We’re filling this role for a client - A fast-growing human performance company offering the highest quality supplements designed to enhance physical and cognitive well-being.

Job Description

The Financial Controller will own and evolve the accounting function and will collaborate with and support on the FP&A side. This role reports into the SVP of Finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and analysis of accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, in accordance with GAAP

• Own monthly reporting to internal and external management, including investors and/or lenders

• Provide insightful analysis of financial results, variance analysis, and key performance indicators, highlighting trends, opportunities, and risks for informed decision-making

• Develop, implement, and monitor processes and procedures, including systems architecture, around financial management of the Company

• Manage direct and indirect domestic and global tax processes leveraging outside consultants where needed.

• Coordinate external audits and examinations, serving as a primary liaison with auditors and regulatory agencies, ensuring timely and accurate completion of audit requests and addressing any audit findings or recommendations

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, automate manual tasks, and enhance efficiency and effectiveness, leveraging technology and best practices to drive operational excellence

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior management on special projects, strategic initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, and other ad-hoc analyses as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• CPA certification preferred

• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance roles

• Start-up experience at a high growth eCommerce company is a must

• Strong entrepreneurial, prosocial, and proactive approach; an eagerness to get things done! 

• Thorough understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and regulatory requirements

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate insights effectively to stakeholders

• Proven track record of driving process improvements, implementing best practices, and delivering results in a fast-paced environment

• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks, Shopify, Amazon FBA, Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, Cin7 Inventory Management, and financial reporting tools

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization

• Passion for a high performance lifestyle including personal knowledge preferred 

Location

• This position is a hybrid role in-person out of our Park City, Utah headquarters.