What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Controller position at BioLite?
Title: Global Controller
Hours: Full-time
Location: This role can be fully remote. BioLite has offices in Brooklyn, NY and Draper, UT if you are interested in a hybrid work environment
This job will report to: Chief Financial Officer
Compensation: A base salary range of $130,000-$160,000 gross per year, depending on candidate experience.
Our Benefits
BioLite is a for-profit social enterprise that develops, manufactures and markets distributed energy solutions for off-grid communities around the world. Our business serves two distinct markets, 1) developing-world families living in energy poverty, and 2) outdoor enthusiasts seeking fuel-independent cooking and electricity.
BioLite believes in a bright and safe future for all, and that includes life at work. BioLite is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where we strive to enable everyone to show up as their full selves. An inclusive environment and culture makes our solutions better and our entire team smarter. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.
This Role
BioLite is looking for a passionate and strategic finance professional to step into the role of Global Controller and lead our accounting operations across multiple regions. This is a high-impact role at an important moment in BioLite’s journey: we’re growing globally and recent acquisitions are creating exciting opportunities to unify and scale financial operations across diverse markets.
As Global Controller, you'll help integrate processes across our two business segments—Outdoor Markets and Emerging Markets—while building the financial infrastructure needed to support BioLite’s next stage of growth. From global reporting and treasury oversight to tax strategy and audit management, you’ll be at the center of the action, shaping a lean and future-ready finance department.
You Will
Please include a cover letter explaining why you're a good fit for this position and PDF of your resume.
You must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. BioLite is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.
Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can meet every detail in the job description. We want to find the best candidate for the job and recognize that may come from a combination of knowledge, skills and experience not listed in the current role requirements. If interested, we encourage you to apply and connect your background and skill set to this role.
Hours: Full-time
Location: This role can be fully remote. BioLite has offices in Brooklyn, NY and Draper, UT if you are interested in a hybrid work environment
This job will report to: Chief Financial Officer
Compensation: A base salary range of $130,000-$160,000 gross per year, depending on candidate experience.
Our Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare plans (medical, dental, vision). BioLite pays 90% -100% of monthly premiums, depending on plans selected.
- Paid holidays, PTO, and family leave
- Community bonus plan and equity stock options.
- Referral Program Adventure Stipend (after two years)- matched vacation and PTO to go on an adventure that aligns with BioLite's mission (outdoor recreation, climate, social impact).
BioLite is a for-profit social enterprise that develops, manufactures and markets distributed energy solutions for off-grid communities around the world. Our business serves two distinct markets, 1) developing-world families living in energy poverty, and 2) outdoor enthusiasts seeking fuel-independent cooking and electricity.
BioLite believes in a bright and safe future for all, and that includes life at work. BioLite is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where we strive to enable everyone to show up as their full selves. An inclusive environment and culture makes our solutions better and our entire team smarter. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.
This Role
BioLite is looking for a passionate and strategic finance professional to step into the role of Global Controller and lead our accounting operations across multiple regions. This is a high-impact role at an important moment in BioLite’s journey: we’re growing globally and recent acquisitions are creating exciting opportunities to unify and scale financial operations across diverse markets.
As Global Controller, you'll help integrate processes across our two business segments—Outdoor Markets and Emerging Markets—while building the financial infrastructure needed to support BioLite’s next stage of growth. From global reporting and treasury oversight to tax strategy and audit management, you’ll be at the center of the action, shaping a lean and future-ready finance department.
You Will
- Ensure accurate financial reporting across BioLite's businesses by managing a distributed team and leading the consolidation of multi-entity, multi-currency financial statements.
- Oversee global treasury activities, including cashflow forecasting, working capital oversight, and liquidity planning.
- Manage annual Audit process and external vendors, including tax and audit professionals
- Maintain oversight of BioLite’s financial systems, including NetSuite and other key tools.
- Ensure global tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, including international filings.
- Lead BioLite’s global insurance programs and ensure coverage aligns with operational risk and expansion.
- Collaborate with teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
- Drive process improvement to ensure accurate monthly closes and enhanced operational efficiency.
- Build strong internal controls
- 7 years of relevant work experience, with a mix of public accounting and corporate experience in a company with physical products.
- A CPA or relevant experience
- Strong working knowledge of NetSuite
- A deep knowledge of US GAAP accounting with Audit experience
- A-level analytical and communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionality
- A willingness to get deeply involved in the business, while maintaining a strategic perspective
- Experience managing a team of staff accountants across several accounting disciplines (AP / AR, treasury, etc)
- An Understanding of multi-entity, multi-currency accounting and consolidations
Please include a cover letter explaining why you're a good fit for this position and PDF of your resume.
You must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S. BioLite is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.
Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can meet every detail in the job description. We want to find the best candidate for the job and recognize that may come from a combination of knowledge, skills and experience not listed in the current role requirements. If interested, we encourage you to apply and connect your background and skill set to this role.
Salary : $130,000 - $160,000
