What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Grüns?
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About The Role
We are looking for a Controller to build and lead our in-house accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and audit readiness. Reporting to the CFO, this role will oversee GAAP-compliant reporting, treasury management, and SOX compliance, while optimizing AP, AR, payroll, and accounting operations. The Controller will also drive process improvements, implement automation, and manage external audits and regulatory filings, playing a key role in scaling our financial operations.
This role is part of our remote HQ! We have a fully remote, high-trust work environment - and also come together on a bi-annual basis for amazing off-sites where we can connect IRL.
In this role, you will:
A bit about us...
At Grüns, we believe that foundational nutrition should be simple and convenient for everyone. We're dedicated to bringing comprehensive and real nutrition to you through our gummies, formulated from 60 nutrient-dense and whole-food ingredients. Simply enjoy a grab-and-go snack pack of gummies daily whenever fits best in your schedule and wherever life takes you.
Like you, we were disappointed. There's an infinite number of "nutrition" companies, all focused on what's best for them — not what's best for you. Hundreds of products to sell you on, low-quality ingredients, and small nutrient doses. We've seen it all.
So we decided it was time to fix it. No more choking on and popping pills like a pharmacy. No more clean-up and disgust from gross powders. And no more cobbling together handfuls to dozens of supplements. Grüns is comprehensive nutrition, made convenient and delicious.
What we care about...
Autonomy: Only the best work at Grüns. We're all confident, independent leaders. We are proactive. We find opportunities for improvement. Don't ask; just do. When our actions impact other areas of the organization, we communicate with those functional leaders to ensure connectivity.
Growth: We love to take on new challenges, learn new things, and express interest in new functions. "I've never done this before" is not an excuse; it's an opportunity.
Community: We care deeply about each other. We're good humans and provide support wherever we can. We care, not just professionally but personally as well.
Compensation & Perks:
For every role, we aim to have highly competitive compensation and opportunity for impact and career growth.
Everyone at Grüns works hard, but we believe in wellness and balance too. We have super strong benefits coverage -- for you and your family, generous PTO, free Grüns subscriptions, and a few more perks centered around health and well-being that we can't wait to tell you about!
About The Role
We are looking for a Controller to build and lead our in-house accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and audit readiness. Reporting to the CFO, this role will oversee GAAP-compliant reporting, treasury management, and SOX compliance, while optimizing AP, AR, payroll, and accounting operations. The Controller will also drive process improvements, implement automation, and manage external audits and regulatory filings, playing a key role in scaling our financial operations.
This role is part of our remote HQ! We have a fully remote, high-trust work environment - and also come together on a bi-annual basis for amazing off-sites where we can connect IRL.
In this role, you will:
- Oversee the preparation and accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Ensure timely and accurate closing of the general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting processes.
- Stay informed on accounting regulations and implement necessary changes to maintain compliance with financial reporting standards.
- Lead and optimize day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), payroll, and treasury management.
- Maintain and enforce strong internal controls and accounting policies to mitigate risk and ensure data integrity.
- Oversee revenue recognition, cost accounting, and inventory accounting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, automation, and accuracy in accounting workflows.
- Lead SOX compliance efforts, ensuring that Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls are effectively developed, documented, tested, and maintained.
- Provide regular reports to the CFO and Audit Committee on the status of internal controls and any remediation efforts.
- Oversee treasury management, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and banking relationships to ensure financial stability.
- Implement and maintain cash management policies and banking systems to support smooth financial operations.
- Manage external financial reporting requirements, including audit preparation, regulatory filings, and coordination with external auditors.
- Has 5 years of experience in a Manager-level or senior accounting role.
- Holds a CPA certification (required).
- Has DTC/eCommerce experience (preferred).
- Has experience with ERP/accounting software like Fulfil.io (a plus but not required).
- Thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and enjoys building accounting processes from scratch.
- Is detail-oriented, hands-on, and proactive, with a strong ability to identify and implement process improvements.
- Has a broad business mindset, looking beyond just numbers to understand how accounting impacts operations.
A bit about us...
At Grüns, we believe that foundational nutrition should be simple and convenient for everyone. We're dedicated to bringing comprehensive and real nutrition to you through our gummies, formulated from 60 nutrient-dense and whole-food ingredients. Simply enjoy a grab-and-go snack pack of gummies daily whenever fits best in your schedule and wherever life takes you.
Like you, we were disappointed. There's an infinite number of "nutrition" companies, all focused on what's best for them — not what's best for you. Hundreds of products to sell you on, low-quality ingredients, and small nutrient doses. We've seen it all.
So we decided it was time to fix it. No more choking on and popping pills like a pharmacy. No more clean-up and disgust from gross powders. And no more cobbling together handfuls to dozens of supplements. Grüns is comprehensive nutrition, made convenient and delicious.
What we care about...
Autonomy: Only the best work at Grüns. We're all confident, independent leaders. We are proactive. We find opportunities for improvement. Don't ask; just do. When our actions impact other areas of the organization, we communicate with those functional leaders to ensure connectivity.
Growth: We love to take on new challenges, learn new things, and express interest in new functions. "I've never done this before" is not an excuse; it's an opportunity.
Community: We care deeply about each other. We're good humans and provide support wherever we can. We care, not just professionally but personally as well.
Compensation & Perks:
For every role, we aim to have highly competitive compensation and opportunity for impact and career growth.
Everyone at Grüns works hard, but we believe in wellness and balance too. We have super strong benefits coverage -- for you and your family, generous PTO, free Grüns subscriptions, and a few more perks centered around health and well-being that we can't wait to tell you about!
