Controller

Birdy Grey

1d • $170,000 - $185,000 • Remote

About The Position

Birdy Grey is looking for a hands-on, audit-seasoned Controller to own our accounting function end to end. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will lead the company through its first external financial statement audit, build a fast and reliable close, and raise our controls, reporting, and documentation to the standard expected of a company preparing for its next strategic chapter. You bring the rigor of public accounting, the scar tissue of a completed M&A transaction, and a working understanding of how inventory, returns, and e-commerce revenue really flow through the P&L of a DTC apparel brand.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in public accounting (audit)
• Direct, hands-on experience leading or supporting a company through an M&A transaction (buy-side or sell-side), including due diligence, quality of earnings, and post-close accounting
• Experience in a direct-to-consumer, e-commerce, or apparel/fashion company, with a strong command of inventory accounting and landed cost
• Proven track record owning the close and serving as the primary liaison for an external financial statement audit
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, particularly revenue recognition, inventory, and reserves
• Experience building or strengthening internal controls in a growth-stage company
• 3+ years managing and developing accounting staff
• Advanced Excel skills; comfortable working with large datasets and reconciling across multiple systems
• Excited about AI and actively leverage AI tools (e.g., Claude, Gemini, Copilot) to accelerate your own work and identify opportunities to embed AI-driven automation across operations
• Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform data deep dives to surface actionable insights.
• Proactive problem solver with the ability to troubleshoot and/or escalate issues effectively.
• Hard working and willing to roll sleeves up - no job is too big or too small.
• You have an entrepreneurial spirit. You thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, fluid environment. You are comfortable with ambiguity and take initiative to lead projects.

Nice To Haves

• Start-up experience
• Interest in bridal and fashion
• Experience leading a company’s first audit or an auditor transition
• Experience with import/customs accounting, tariffs, and First Sale programs
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online, Shopify, Fulfil (or a similar ERP), Bill.com, and Brex
• Experience with close automation tools or using AI to streamline accounting workflows
• Familiarity with SQL, BigQuery, or BI tools such as Looker
• Start-up or PE/VC-backed company experience

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close; drive to a consistent 5–7 business day close with complete, reviewed balance sheet reconciliations and flux analysis.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for our external auditors; lead the company’s first financial statement audit and every audit thereafter, including PBC planning, audit-ready schedules, and technical memos.
• Own accounting policies and technical positions under US GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition for e-commerce (returns reserves, gift cards, discounts, swatches), ASC 330 inventory, ASC 842 leases, and equity/stock compensation.
• Own inventory costing and valuation, including landed cost capitalization (freight, duty, tariffs), cost-of-goods accuracy, physical count and cycle count reconciliation, and obsolescence/lower-of-cost reserves.
• Partner with the CFO to prepare the finance function for due diligence and potential strategic transactions—data rooms, quality-of-earnings support, working capital analyses, and clean, defensible historical financials.
• Design, document, and maintain a scalable internal control environment (segregation of duties, approval workflows, SOX-lite controls) sized for a company of our stage.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors on federal and state income tax, the annual tax provision, multi-state sales tax nexus and remittance, and customs/duty compliance including First Sale.
• Oversee cash management, bank reconciliations, payment controls, and covenant or lender reporting as applicable.
• Own the accounting systems stack (QuickBooks Online, Shopify, Fulfil, Bill.com, Brex) and lead close automation and AI-enabled workflows, with a bias toward getting more out of the tools we already have.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team; set clear standards, review work, and build a culture of ownership and accuracy.
• Work closely with FP&A, Operations, Merchandising, and Supply Chain so that inventory, purchasing, and vendor terms are recorded accurately and on time.
• Support board reporting, lender and investor requests, and other finance initiatives as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Based on experience and performance + Annual Performance Bonus
• 100% employer covered medical dental & vision plans, 50% spouse and dependent medical coverage + access to One Medical + Mental Health Benefits
• 401K + up to 4% match after 3 months
• Flexible Open PTO Policy + 11 paid holidays
• A monthly wellness day + monthly wellness stipend + summer Fridays
• Partial remote with a high level of autonomy and accountability
• Free bridesmaid dresses + 50% discounts on Birdy Grey products
• 3 months of paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior