Corporate Controller at Wellness Pet Company NL in Burlington, MA

Responsibilities

• The Corporate Controller will lead all accounting and financial reporting functions for Wellness, a private equity–backed consumer products company. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting, strong internal controls, and disciplined cash and working capital management. The Corporate Controller will be a key partner to the CFO, executive leadership team, and private equity sponsors, supporting value creation initiatives, integration activities, and readiness for an eventual liquidity event. Key responsibilities include:
• Financial Reporting & Close Excellence
• Organize and prepare for quarterly lender calls including issuance of compliance certificates, financials, presentation material and follow-ups
• Own and continuously improve the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with an emphasis on speed, accuracy, and transparency
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and management reporting packages for executive leadership and PE sponsors
• Ensure consistent application of GAAP, including revenue recognition, inventory valuation, reserves, accruals, and equity/bonus accounting
• Support EBITDA quality initiatives and management of non-recurring or add-back items
• Inventory, Cost & Manufacturing Accounting (CPG Focus)
• Lead cost accounting across manufacturing and co-manufacturing operations, including standard costing, variance analysis, and margin drivers
• Oversee inventory valuation, reserves, shrink, obsolescence, and physical inventory counts across warehouses and 3PLs
• Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to improve gross margin accuracy, SKU profitability, and working capital efficiency
• Internal Controls, Audit & Compliance
• Design, implement, and scale internal controls appropriate for a PE-backed growth environment
• Serve as primary liaison for external auditors, lenders, valuation firms, and tax advisors
• Ensure compliance with debt covenants, reporting requirements, and statutory filings
• Lead audit readiness for QoE, sell-side diligence, or lender examinations
• Systems, Process & Scalability
• Own and optimize the ERP and accounting systems (IFS)
• Drive automation and process improvements to support increased transaction volume without proportional headcount growth
• Establish accounting policies and documentation to support scalability and exit readiness
• Cash, Working Capital & PE Reporting
• Support cash flow forecasting, variance analysis, and liquidity management
• Drive significant improvements in the deductions process to reduce overall cost
• Partner with FP&A on working capital initiatives (AR, AP, inventory turns)
• Provide timely and accurate reporting to the PE sponsor, including monthly financials, board materials, and ad hoc analyses
• Leadership & Talent Development
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing accounting team capable of supporting growth and operational complexity
• Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Strategic & Cross-Functional Partnership
• Responsible for organizing Audit Committee meetings on behalf of CFO, including agenda, minutes, follow-ups
• Partner with FP&A, operations, sales, and supply chain on pricing, promotions, new product launches, and channel expansion
• Support strategic initiatives
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO and executive leadership on technical accounting and financial governance matters

Requirements

• Team Wellie is a group of people who are truly obsessed with all the best ways about winning for the consumer and the pets they love. And so, we are seeking an individual who:
• Always starts with the consumer
• Is dedicated to doing it right the first time
• Brings their best every day
• Has an “all-in” mindset
• Embraces the hard things and does them right away
• Owns their outcomes
• Gives back to their community
• In addition, for this specific role, we need someone who possesses the following skills and experience:
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (CPA required)
• A minimum of 12 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles
• Experience in consumer products, CPG, manufacturing, or distribution environments
• Demonstrated experience in PE-backed, high-growth, or highly leveraged organizations
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and audit management
• Experience supporting M&A integrations and exit preparation (sale or IPO)
• Exposure to lender reporting, covenant compliance, and debt structures
• Public accounting background (Big 4 or national firm)
• Ability to balance speed and precision in a high-expectation environment
• Bias toward execution, accountability, and value creation
• Comfort operating with lean teams and aggressive timelines
• Strong communication skills with executives, board members, and PE sponsors

Skills

Required

• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Cost accounting
• Inventory accounting
• Audit management
• Financial reporting
• Internal controls
• Cash management
• Working capital management
• ERP systems (IFS)
• Leadership
• Ability to balance speed and precision

Benefits

• We care about the wellbeing of our people, their families, and their pets. We treat every Wellie to a best-in-class benefits package, a warm and welcoming environment, and a place where you can learn and grow professionally. More information about what makes us special can be found on our website. The Wellness Pet Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We foster an inclusive work environment and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.
• The annual salary range for this position is $162,900 to $247,600, based on a full-time work schedule, anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational equity. Compensation may vary within that pay range depending on the selected candidate’s professional background, experience, operational needs, and other considerations permitted by law. The full compensation details will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer and may include eligibility for participation in a bonus program.