Controller

Who are we: 
Caraway is a home goods brand on a mission to craft well-designed, non-toxic kitchenware that thoughtfully raises the standards of what you cook with. We’re passionate about creating elevated products, free of chemicals, that are better for you, your family, and the world. We prioritize a holistic approach to the creation of Caraway products. We partner with ethical manufacturers where their employees are safe, paid fairly, given benefits, and work regulated hours. Our eco-friendly manufacturing process releases less CO2 into the environment than traditional non-stick coatings and we engage in sustainable packaging practices, free of single-use plastics and ship in packaging made from recycled materials. We pride ourselves on continuously striving to do and be better - for you and the planet - every step of the process. 

Since launching in November 2019, we’ve become one of the fastest growing digitally-native brands of the last decade and are now sold in retailers including Target, Bloomingdale’s, Crate & Barrel, Container Store, Costco, Zola, and many more.

We’ve amassed over 70,000+ five-star reviews from happy customers and hundreds of press hits from the likes of Vogue, Domino, Good Housekeeping, Food & Wine, Architectural Digest, PureWow, Fortune, CNN. 

Caraway is a fully-remote company filled with motivated and hardworking innovators and doers. We’re continually developing programs to support our distributed team to ensure a successful remote experience. If you’re looking to join a brand that folks love, read on and apply! 

The Opportunity:
Caraway is looking for a Controller to join our growing finance team. Reporting to the VP of Finance, you will be responsible for all aspects of the accounting function, ensuring timely and accurate reporting on business performance. As our Finance team and function as a whole is still developing and actively evolving, the Controller must have a desire to continuously optimize and evolve the accounting function.  The Controller will oversee the accounting side of the house, including 2 direct reports, and will be responsible for clear two way communication with the VP of Finance to ensure clarity across all happenings in the Finance function. Our close-knit team is still in an exciting stage of growth and this person will be instrumental in designing scalable and sustainable accounting processes. 

Who You Are: 
The ideal candidate is an experienced financial professional. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated and passionate person who is accountable and detail oriented. This individual will work just as closely with our internal teams as with our vendors and customers, and is excited about building those relationships. You are excited by the opportunity to join a team that is looking to uplevel their accounting processes. You’re a problem-solver and are determined to understand the technical nuances of your ERP system and how all transactions happen. You operate comfortably in ambiguity and the building stage of an organization and are a proactive self-starter to achieve goals even without an instruction manual in front of you. You can delegate and resource efficiently and communicate effectively with cross functional stakeholders and leaders. 

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the general accounting functions, including, but not limited to: accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, financial reporting, taxes, treasury, and cash management. 
• Coach, manage, and mentor a team of 2 staff accountants to continuously support the function while balancing their growth, performance, and impact 
• Lead the team on the monthly close process to ensure completeness and accuracy while identifying areas to optimize for faster delivery
• Evaluate and optimize current accounting processes and systems, including ERP, and implement improved processes to support the company as it scales
• Lead and coordinate annual Audit of financial statements
• Partner with the VP of Finance to identify additional areas of the finance function and organization to address any finance or accounting related tech debt 
• Partner consistently with the VP of finance to ensure constant two-way communication of both sides of the Finance house: Accounting + Forecasting/Planning  
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government taxation requirements
• Support weekly and monthly reporting to internal management team and external stakeholders
• Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal control policies and procedures, partnering with any cross-functional stakeholders like the People Operations team
• Other related duties as necessary or assigned within a high-growth environment

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• 8+ years of experience in accounting, CPA required
• 3+ years of people management experience
• DTC/ecommerce experience required; companies with physical product/inventory preferred
• BA/BS in Accounting
• Proficiency in financial software including, ERP systems and Microsoft Excel, experience with Fulfil preferred
• Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter with ability to confidently re-prioritize a growing to-do list
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively within and across departments
• Highly detail oriented and a proactive problem-solver

The anticipated base salary range for this role ​is $180,000 - $200,000 - Final compensation will depend on a variety of factors determining the base pay at offer, including but not limited to: skills, qualifications, experience. This range provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role.

Caraway Life:
Caraway is an exciting, fully remote DTC retail startup company that is bringing kitchenware and home goods into the modern era, leading from a non-toxic and sustainable foundation.

Team: You will be joining a passionate and collaborative fully-remote team that prides itself on high-quality work, supporting one another, sharing our successes, and building a brand we truly love, together.

Culture: At Caraway, we value continuous learning and career growth. We strive to continually optimize our processes, ensuring that we’re thoughtful in everything we do, both internally and externally. We listen to our employees, celebrate our wins, and constantly look for ways to be better for our team, and the world. 

Workplace: Being a fully-remote company, we have no headquarters and are truly distributed across the country. Our leadership team sits on both the East and West Coast and we have folks in a variety of states. We offer a monthly stipend towards co-working space should folks need to switch up their working environment every now and then.

Benefits: We value you and your family. With this in mind, full-time eligible employees are provided: 

• Health, dental, and vision offerings for you and your dependents
• Competitive salary + equity options 
• Unlimited PTO 
• 11+ paid holidays
• Up to 3 months paid Parental leave
• Fully Remote Company
• Company-sponsored monthly wellness stipend
• Company-sponsored monthly coworking stipend
• Pre-tax Commuter and FSA/Dependent Care FSA, and HSA options
• 401(k) plan
• High quality home and kitchen product + swag, F&F discounts

Caraway is an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status