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Carpe

Financial Planning & Insights Lead

Carpe, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703

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Carpe is the next generation of sweat care. We’re reimagining the antiperspirant industry by creating science‑backed, effective products that make sweat a thing of the past. Founded by two sweaty guys, Carpe has grown into a thriving DTC brand with millions of loyal customers shopping through Amazon and our website. Our culture is fast‑paced, data‑driven, and deeply customer‑obsessed—and we’re just getting started.

The Role We are seeking a Senior Accountant & Financial Analyst who thrives in both the details of accounting and the insights of financial analysis. This hybrid role is perfect for someone with 2–4 years of progressive experience who wants exposure across accounting, retail finance, and FP&A. You’ll play a key role in managing day‑to‑day accounting, supporting month‑end close, and driving analysis that informs strategic decisions in a high‑growth CPG business. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the CFO, sales, and supply chain teams—giving you visibility and impact that’s hard to find in larger organizations.

What You’ll Do Accounting & Reporting

Own core accounting activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals

Support month‑end close and preparation of internal financial reporting

Reconcile inventory transactions and analyze variances (shrink, cost, movement)

Ensure accuracy of retail purchase orders, invoices, and payment applications

Finance & Analysis

Analyze retail sales and inventory data across multiple channels (Amazon, wholesale, DTC)

Support FP&A initiatives including forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis

Investigate and resolve deductions, chargebacks, and payment disputes with retail partners

Develop and maintain Excel‑based models and dashboards for business insights

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Partner with sales, operations, and third‑party brokers to resolve retail issues quickly

Serve as a finance point of contact for retail customers and internal teams

Provide ad‑hoc analysis to support business growth initiatives

Who You Are

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field

2–4 years of experience in accounting, finance, or a hybrid role (CPG or retail industry preferred)

Strong knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas, charts)

Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Xero, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or similar)

Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills

Strong communication and interpersonal abilities—comfortable working across teams

Thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment where you can wear many hats

Bonus If You Have

Experience with trade promotion management or deduction handling

Exposure to supply chain finance or demand planning analytics

What You’ll Get

Competitive salary based on experience

Health, vision, and dental coverage

Flexible PTO

A front‑row seat to the growth of one of the most disruptive brands in body care

To apply directly to this role, please email jess@mycarpe.com your non‑chatGPT paragraph as to why you think you would be the best fit for this role! Applying via email is the only way to be considered for this role.

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