Senior Controller

ControllerControllerFull TimeRemoteCompany Site

Location

United States

Posted

29 days ago

Salary

Not specified

English

Job Description

Here at EWC Growth, we are building a culture of servant leaders who celebrate all employees with compassion at the forefront of their minds -- that's where you come in. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Senior Controller will oversee our entire finance team across accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance for our high-growth company of 52 centers (& counting!). This role ensures the integrity of financial information, supports in-center & corporate operations, and provides actionable insights to drive profitability and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in retail accounting and multi-state revenue environments (brick-and-mortar), along with strong leadership and process optimization skills.

Job Requirements

Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations
Lead all accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and inventory accounting
Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Ensure accurate revenue recognition across all centers
Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures
Inventory & Retail Accounting
Oversee inventory accounting, valuation, reserves, and cost of goods sold
Support new store openings and retail expansion initiatives with financial oversight
Internal Controls & Compliance
Establish and maintain strong internal control frameworks
Establish annual business insurance renewals and assist with 401k management.
Ensure compliance with sales tax, payroll tax, and other regulatory requirements
Coordinate annual audits and serve as primary liaison with external auditors
Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks
Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
Partner with FP&A on budgeting and forecasting processes
Conduct weekly cash forecasting, along with Loan Reporting & Covenant Calculations
Provide variance analysis and performance insights to executive leadership
Develop KPIs for retail productivity, inventory turnover, and margin performance
Support strategic initiatives including new product launches and promotional campaigns
Systems & Process Improvement
Optimize ERP and retail systems to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency
Lead automation and process improvement initiatives
Ensure proper integration between POS and accounting systems
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
5+ years in a Controller or Senior Controller role with 3+ years managing a team
Retail industry experience required; beauty, fashion, or consumer goods strongly preferred
Strong understanding of multi-state and location retail environments
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Rippling, or similar HRIS platforms)
Advanced Excel skills; experience with retail/POS integrations
Proven ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth environment