Controller

Salary Range: $120,000 to $130,000 per year

Benefit Eligible: Yes, includes health insurance (medical, dental, vision) along with paid time off and a 401(k) with company match

Location: Remote (WFH) with location restrictions within the United States. For tax and compliance purposes, this role is open only to candidates that will work or reside in the following states: AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, LA, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, SC, TX, VA, WA, WI, WY.

Classification: Exempt, Regular Full-time

Reports to: CFO

The Company

Paleovalley is a modern health-conscious snack and supplement company. We are committed to making delicious, high-quality products that do not cut corners. We source from certified organic farmers using regenerative agricultural practices. Our goal is to support our customers with better alternatives to the health-damaging junk foods and synthetic supplements lining the grocery store shelves.

Wild Pastures is on a mission to transform the meat industry. We deliver 100% grass fed, pasture-raised, environmentally-regenerative beef, chicken and pork and sustainably caught, wild seafood directly to our customers’ doors. We have incredibly high standards for our meat – all being raised in the USA by small-scale family farmers on lush pastures free from human-caused chemicals.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Controller to join our dynamic accounting team for two privately held companies.  The Controller will be responsible for supporting accounting and business functions across multiple e-commerce organizations.  This position requires a hands-on approach to manage the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, and ensure GAAP compliant accounting transactions to produce accurate financial reporting.  The ideal candidate will have a strong background in GAAP and cost accounting within a multi-entity organization that includes intercompany transactions, multiple state sales tax filings, compliance reporting, month-end close process, and financial statement consolidation.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Multi-state sales tax tracking, reconciliations, and manual filings (when needed).
2. General ledger management.
3. Month-end and year-end close journal entries and reconciliations.
4. Intercompany transactions, allocations, notes, invoicing and billing.
5. Reviews and approves accounts payable/accounts receivable transactions.
6. Manages cash flow and prepares wire/fund transfers for CFO approval.
7. Works with HR to conduct payroll runs and enter transactions.
8. Performs general cost accounting and other related duties for the organizations.
9. Assists CFO with 3rd party audits, financial requests, and reporting compliance.
10. Prepares and consolidates accurate and GAAP compliant monthly & fiscal year-end financials.
11. Keeps up to date on existing, new and revised acceptable accounting practices and procedures.

Competencies

1. Strong understanding of Financial and Accounting Standards and Regulations (GAAP / COS).
2. Excellent time management and organizational skills.
3. Ability to work remotely while nurturing a team environment.
4. Proficient problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast paced environment.
5. Ability to prioritize duties, adapt to pressure, and juggle multiple duties.

Required Education and Experience

1. Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in Accounting, or a related field.
2. Active CPA License.
3. Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Controller or equivalent experience.

Preferred Education & Experience

1. Prior experience in E-Commerce, Manufacturing, Agriculture, or Health Food Industry.
2. Experience working with Acumatica, Avalara, and Monday.com a plus.
3. Prior experience working in a Multi-State, Multi-Entity Organization, preferred.
4. Experience with Multi-State Sales Tax Filings, preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies that weigh up to 20 pounds, and to bend and stand as necessary.   

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position and business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. This position does not require travel.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

The employee must be authorized to work in the United States for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

EEO Statement:

Paleovalley and Wild Pastures are an equal opportunity employer. Employment and processes, including decisions to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

E-Verify:

Paleovalley & Wild Pastures participate in E-Verify, the federal program for electronic verification of employment eligibility.