Manager, Controllership

Chewy•Plantation, FL

About The Position

At Chewy, we are committed to being the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners everywhere by delivering differentiated customer experiences, operational excellence, and innovative solutions across our expanding ecosystem of products and services. As Chewy continues to scale its multi-category platform and strategic growth initiatives, each role within our Finance and Accounting organization plays a critical part in supporting informed decision-making, maintaining strong governance and compliance, enabling scalable growth, and ensuring the integrity and transparency of our financial operations in a dynamic, high-growth environment. Your Opportunity Chewy is seeking a Manager, Controllership to support accounting operations and financial oversight for designated business units. Reporting to the Director, Controllership, this role will be responsible for leading the month-end close process, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial results, and driving strong accounting practices across assigned areas of responsibility. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader who partners closely with Finance, Accounting, and operational teams to support business growth, integration activities, process improvements, and scalable financial operations. This role will directly manage and develop a team of Senior Accountants while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA preferred
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience leading month-end close processes
Prior experience in public accounting, industry accounting, or a combination of both preferred
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements
Experience partnering with cross-functional business stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic organization
Experience reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analyses
Understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance requirements
Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools (Oracle, NetSuite, SAP, or similar preferred)
Proven leadership experience, including coaching and developing accounting professionals
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

Responsibilities

Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for assigned business units, ensuring accurate, timely, and complete financial reporting
Review journal entries, account reconciliations, flux analyses, and supporting schedules to ensure compliance with US GAAP and company policies
Serve as the primary accounting partner for business unit leadership, Finance, FP&A, and cross-functional stakeholders
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of business unit financial results and maintain accountability for balance sheet and income statement activity
Support accounting integration activities related to acquisitions, new business initiatives, and organizational changes
Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate operational changes and ensure appropriate accounting treatment and financial reporting impacts
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and control effectiveness
Support internal and external audit activities by providing documentation, analysis, and responses to inquiries
Maintain and strengthen internal controls and SOX compliance within assigned areas of responsibility
Collaborate with Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting, Tax, Treasury, and other Accounting teams to resolve accounting issues and support business initiatives
Develop reporting and analytical tools to improve visibility into business performance and accounting operations
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Senior Accountants, providing ongoing feedback, mentorship, and career development opportunities
Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement