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ForceBrands

Controller

ForceBrands, New York, New York, us, 10261

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We are a fast growing supplement brand scaling across TikTok Shop, Amazon, and Shopify. We are building a high performance finance and operations backbone that can support rapid growth, faster reporting cycles, and clean financial visibility across the business. We move fast, hold a high standard for accuracy, and expect proactive ownership from every team member.

We are hiring a Controller to operationalize the accounting function. This role will manage accounts payable, cash flow planning, balance sheet accuracy, bookkeeping, sales tax compliance, and financial reporting across all revenue channels. You will close the books monthly, track week over week financial health metrics, and build clean, automated systems. You will work directly with the founders and fractional CFO. You will have the option to bring on an assistant or virtual accountant to support repeatable or administrative workflows.

You must thrive in a fast growth, direct to consumer business. You must be highly detail oriented, structured, accurate, and organized with strong follow through. The ideal candidate has experience with CPG or ecommerce accounting, inventory reconciliation, and AP/AR management across multiple platforms including Shopify, Amazon Seller Central, and TikTok Shop.

Responsibilities Accounting and Reporting

Accurate weekly and monthly bookkeeping

Maintaining and updating the general ledger

Full month end close including financial statements and reconciliations

Preparing weekly P&L snapshots, cash position, margin performance, and balance sheet updates

Maintaining prepaid expense and fixed asset schedules

Tracking and reporting COGS, discounts, fees, payment processor deductions, and refunds

Accounts Payable and Cash Flow

Paying all invoices, suppliers, creators, agencies, and vendors

Executing wire payments, tracking payment confirmations, and maintaining payment logs

Reviewing vendor invoices for accuracy, errors, or incorrect charges

Preparing and maintaining a rolling 13 week cash flow forecast

Weekly reporting of cash on hand across banks and payment processors

Revenue and Inventory Accounting

Revenue reconciliation across Shopify, TikTok Shop, Amazon Seller Central, and subscription platforms

Ensuring correct revenue recognition timing and accounting treatment

Weekly and monthly inventory tracking and reconciliation

Maintaining visibility on units in production, units in transit, and units available to sell

Working with operations on inventory forecasting and cost accuracy

Compliance, Tax, and Controls

Managing and submitting sales tax filings across applicable states

Working with external tax partners on corporate filings

Supporting audit prep, reviews, and documentation requests

Implementing controls, policies, and procedures for scaling complexity

Systems and Process Improvement

Improving speed and accuracy of reporting over time

Documenting workflows and building repeatable processes

Identifying gaps in systems and implementing automation

Potentially hiring and managing a finance assistant to support recurring workflows

Preferred Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, CPA preferred

4 to 6 years of progressive accounting experience

Experience in a CPG, ecommerce, or high volume transactional environment

Strong understanding of GAAP

Proven experience with inventory accounting and multi channel revenue models

Experience with Shopify, Amazon Seller Central, or TikTok Shop strongly preferred

Knowledge of multi state sales tax obligations

High proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets

Experience with QuickBooks or Xero required

Self starter who can learn systems quickly and work with minimal oversight

Who This Role Is Not For

Someone who needs constant guidance or a slow predictable environment

Someone looking for a narrow role without ownership

Someone who struggles with deadlines, accuracy, or financial rigor

Someone who is not comfortable working directly with founders or a flat team

Why Join Us You will build the foundation of our finance function alongside a fractional CFO and leadership team. You will have real ownership, autonomy, and resources to build systems the right way. If you want to grow into a Controller or Director of Finance role in a high growth consumer brand, this is a strong path.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Retail Health and Personal Care Products

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