Controller

Job Description
About Us

Founded in 2003, Noodle & Boo is a mission-driven consumer goods company dedicated to using its products and profit to help children in need. Noodle & Boo sets a luxury standard in prestige skin care and laundry essentials, for the whole family. Products are available via noodleandboo.com, fine retailers including Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Dillard's, and over 3,000 specialty retailers, hospitals and pharmacies. Portfolio products can be found at Target, Costco and other big box value retailers. Noodle & Boo's purpose, "to help ensure all children have an opportunity to live, hope and pursue their dreams," is reflected in its ongoing support to Save the Children along with many local, national and international giving campaigns. As a privately held company committed to American made goods, Noodle & Boo's culture is a tapestry of social responsibility, family-centric values, and fiercely committed individuals who feel like they are truly making a difference in the world.

Noodle & Boo is looking for a talented Controller to join its Leadership team. This role will have high impact into essential, business-critical processes, including Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and optimizing our supply chain. Our Controller will be responsible for Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain and Logistics, providing leadership and analysis of financial results and forecasts, business initiatives, and scenario analysis.

The Finance team is made up of problem solvers - focusing on enhancing Noodle & Boo's growth and profitability. This is an exciting opportunity to lead in a fast-paced environment and own high-priority, high-impact functions, while maintaining our entrepreneurial spirit of fun, energy and passion for philanthropy. The role requires a demonstrated ability to collaborate across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of the accounting and financial functions
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of financial statements
• Maintain and review the general ledger, ensuring all entries are in compliance with GAAP and company policies
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Conduct and review reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy and providing backup documentation
• Manage cost accounting functions, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods
• Oversee inventory controls, including cycle counts, physical inventory, and reconciliation with financial records
• Prepare and monitor budgets and forecasts, analyzing variances, and providing actionable insights to improve financial performance
• Track capital expenditures, asset depreciation, and prepare fixed asset schedules
• Review and approve expense reports, payable invoices, and capital expenditures
• Conduct financial analysis to support management decisions and evaluate new manufacturing initiatives or projects
• Support regulatory compliance, including tax filings, reporting requirements, and adherence to internal controls
• Supervise and mentor administrative, purchasing, supply chain and accounting teams
• Lead or participate in special projects aimed at improving efficiencies, reducing costs, and enhancing internal controls

Experience and Skills

• Proven experience in a controller role within the manufacturing industry
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and standard costing methods
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and NetSuite, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CMA designation preferred
• 5-7 years proven experience in a controller role within the manufacturing industry
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and standard costing methods
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and NetSuite, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plan
• Company sponsored Life Insurance
• 401(k) with guaranteed company contribution
• Paid Time Off (designed to reward tenure)
• Paid Holidays including the week between Christmas and New Year's
• Generous product discounts
• Casual work atmosphere with a friendly, work-life-balance culture
• Complementary snacks, drinks and goodies
• Potential for quarterly bonuses based on individual, department and company performance