LifeStraw
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LifeStraw . Company overview: At LifeStraw, we believe everyone deserves equitable access to safe drinking water. We design products that protect from unsafe water and strive to minimize environmental impact. We support underrepresented communities and commit to action with impact in mind. Position Summary
The Controller will lead the company’s accounting function, overseeing financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with GAAP. This role is ideal for a hands-on financial leader with strong technical accounting skills, Big 4 experience, and a passion for building efficient, scalable processes in a dynamic CPG or retail environment. Responsibilities
Lead month-end, quarter-end, and annual accounting close processes—ensuring accuracy, documentation, and adherence to GAAP. Oversee critical financial close activities, including cash application, reconciliation of customer and bank accounts for US, Kenya, and Switzerland. Prepare consolidated financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), including monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, audit support, and leadership and board presentations. Maintain timely internal and external reporting, including non-GAAP metrics where applicable. Design, execute, and continuously improve robust internal controls; oversee AP/AR/T&E management, account reconciliations, and policy documentation. Coordinate external audits, liaise with auditors, and resolve control gaps. Own cost accounting processes: standard costing, COGS reporting, margin analysis, product costing, pricing analysis. Oversee inventory accounting: valuation, reconciliations, and physical cycle counts; conduct variance and margin reviews to support pricing decisions. Support budgeting and monthly forecasting—building models, templates, analyzing trends, and tracking budget vs. actuals; provide variance analysis and actionable insights to Operations, Supply Chain, Product, Marketing, and Sales teams. Collaborate with Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, Legal, and HR to embed financial rigor in business workflows; partner on ERP implementations and automation initiatives; develop dashboards and AI-enabled analysis, including a POS dashboard for key customers. Oversee federal, state, international tax compliance with external advisors; ensure compliance with GAAP, SEC, and local regulatory frameworks. Manage cash forecasting, bank reconciliations, covenant compliance, cash controls, and banking relationships; lead and develop accounting and finance team. Map and formalize accounting workflows; drive ERP and automation projects to streamline close cycles (target: 3–5 days monthly close); implement dashboards and KPI reporting for ongoing performance monitoring. Qualifications
Bachelor’s in accounting/finance; MBA or CMA preferred. 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4/Public accounting and CPG/manufacturing exposure. Solid experience with ERP (NetSuite). Hands-on leadership in full-cycle close, internal audits, and SOX compliance; strong cost accounting skills. Technical GAAP knowledge, ASC 606 revenue recognition, inventory, and cost standards. Analytical, process-oriented, detail-focused, with strong communication and cross-functional partnership skills. Ability to thrive in a high-growth, mission-driven, globally distributed environment.
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Financial Controller
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LifeStraw . Join to apply for the
Financial Controller
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LifeStraw . Company overview: At LifeStraw, we believe everyone deserves equitable access to safe drinking water. We design products that protect from unsafe water and strive to minimize environmental impact. We support underrepresented communities and commit to action with impact in mind. Position Summary
The Controller will lead the company’s accounting function, overseeing financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with GAAP. This role is ideal for a hands-on financial leader with strong technical accounting skills, Big 4 experience, and a passion for building efficient, scalable processes in a dynamic CPG or retail environment. Responsibilities
Lead month-end, quarter-end, and annual accounting close processes—ensuring accuracy, documentation, and adherence to GAAP. Oversee critical financial close activities, including cash application, reconciliation of customer and bank accounts for US, Kenya, and Switzerland. Prepare consolidated financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), including monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, audit support, and leadership and board presentations. Maintain timely internal and external reporting, including non-GAAP metrics where applicable. Design, execute, and continuously improve robust internal controls; oversee AP/AR/T&E management, account reconciliations, and policy documentation. Coordinate external audits, liaise with auditors, and resolve control gaps. Own cost accounting processes: standard costing, COGS reporting, margin analysis, product costing, pricing analysis. Oversee inventory accounting: valuation, reconciliations, and physical cycle counts; conduct variance and margin reviews to support pricing decisions. Support budgeting and monthly forecasting—building models, templates, analyzing trends, and tracking budget vs. actuals; provide variance analysis and actionable insights to Operations, Supply Chain, Product, Marketing, and Sales teams. Collaborate with Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, Legal, and HR to embed financial rigor in business workflows; partner on ERP implementations and automation initiatives; develop dashboards and AI-enabled analysis, including a POS dashboard for key customers. Oversee federal, state, international tax compliance with external advisors; ensure compliance with GAAP, SEC, and local regulatory frameworks. Manage cash forecasting, bank reconciliations, covenant compliance, cash controls, and banking relationships; lead and develop accounting and finance team. Map and formalize accounting workflows; drive ERP and automation projects to streamline close cycles (target: 3–5 days monthly close); implement dashboards and KPI reporting for ongoing performance monitoring. Qualifications
Bachelor’s in accounting/finance; MBA or CMA preferred. 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4/Public accounting and CPG/manufacturing exposure. Solid experience with ERP (NetSuite). Hands-on leadership in full-cycle close, internal audits, and SOX compliance; strong cost accounting skills. Technical GAAP knowledge, ASC 606 revenue recognition, inventory, and cost standards. Analytical, process-oriented, detail-focused, with strong communication and cross-functional partnership skills. Ability to thrive in a high-growth, mission-driven, globally distributed environment.
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