Assistant Controller

Summary

Join Caraway, a fast-growing, fully remote home goods brand, as our Assistant Controller! Reporting to the Senior Director of Accounting, you will oversee daily accounting functions, manage the monthly close process, and ensure compliance. You will play a key role in optimizing accounting processes and systems, working with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of accounting experience, a BA/BS in Accounting (CPA preferred), and strong technical knowledge of GAAP. We offer a competitive salary ($125,000-$160,000), excellent benefits including unlimited PTO, parental leave, and a remote-work environment. This is an opportunity to contribute to a successful, growing company with a positive and supportive culture.

Requirements

• 7+ years of accounting experience
• BA/BS in Accounting required
• Ability to reconcile complicated transactions
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP principles and financial reporting
• Experience with ERP systems (Fulfil preferred) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience in the DTC/e-commerce industry or with physical product/inventory
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and financial reporting
• Assist in managing the monthly close process, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations (inventory, deferred revenue, accrued tradespend, sales tax payable, etc.), and variance analyses
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Coach accounting team members and serve as a resource for GAAP accounting treatment
• Work with extensive data sets to reconcile historical financial transactions across various systems
• Validate financial information against source data to ensure accuracy
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations and reporting requirements
• Assist in managing and preparing for annual audits, overseeing support collection and open items lists
• Help develop and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Evaluate, improve, and maintain accounting systems and workflows to support company growth and scalability
• Standardize and automate account reconciliation processes
• Collaborate with ERP providers and internal teams to enhance system functionality and ensure alignment with operational needs
• Implement best practices for process efficiency and internal controls
• Other related duties as necessary or assigned within a high-growth environment

Preferred Qualifications

CPA

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision offerings for you and your dependents
• Equity for full time employees
• Unlimited PTO
• 11+ paid holidays
• 3 months 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