Controller

Overview

We're looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Controller to own BERO's accounting operations. This is a critical hire as we scale as you will be ensuring our books are accurate, our processes are tight, and our leadership team has the financial visibility they need to make great decisions. You'll work closely with the leadership team on everything from monthly close to distributor billing, trade spend accounting, UK entity compliance and intercompany accounting policies. This is a builder role as you'll be setting up systems and processes, not just maintaining them. 

Job type

Full-time

Experience

5-8 years

Reports to

Head of Finance

Key responsibilities

• Own the full monthly, quarterly, and annual close process 

• Maintain the general ledger in NetSuite (our ERP) 

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements 

• Ensure GAAP compliance across all entities (US and UK) 

• Financial Reporting 

  • Deliver accurate monthly P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements to leadership 

  • Maintain reporting calendar to ensure compliance with agreements 

• Accounts Payable & Receivable

  • Oversee AR/AP processes including distributor invoicing, collections, and vendor payments 

  • Manage trade spend accounting — billbacks, chargebacks, and distributor incentive programs 

  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of all transactions

• Tax & Compliance 

  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and UK tax filings 

  • Manage sales tax compliance across all states where BERO operates 

  • Support transfer pricing documentation for intercompany transactions 

  • Ensure compliance with UK statutory reporting requirements (Companies House, HMRC)

• Systems & Process 

  • Own and optimize NetSuite — chart of accounts, workflows, reporting 

  • Build and document scalable accounting processes as the company grows 

  • Partner with operations, sales, and marketing on financial controls

• Audit & Controls 

  • Lead the annual audit process with external auditors 

  • Design and maintain internal controls appropriate for a growth-stage company 

  • Identify and remediate control gaps proactively 

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a Controller or Senior Accounting Manager role 
• CPA required 
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP 
• Experience with multi-entity / international accounting (US + UK a plus) 
• Proven ability to own the full close cycle independently 
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets 
• Experience building, managing and mentoring junior accounting staff 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Hands-on experience with NetSuite 
• Experience in CPG, beverage, food & beverage, or consumer brands 
• Familiarity with distributor accounting  
• Experience at a high-growth startup or scale-up  
• Exposure to e-commerce accounting 
• Knowledge of UK statutory accounting and HMRC compliance