VP, Accounting & Controller

Havenly•Denver, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Havenly Brands is seeking a Vice President, Accounting & Controller to join their team in Denver, CO. This role reports to the CFO and is responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, including billing, A/R, A/P, GL, payroll, fixed assets, and revenue recognition. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, takes initiative to analyze financial performance, and investigates and corrects potential weaknesses. This is an opportunity to drive growth and seek improvements in operations processes.

Requirements

CPA designation
10+ years of progressive accounting experience
At least 5 years in a supervisory or managerial role
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
Proficiency in financial software systems (NetSuite strongly preferred), ERPs, and advanced Excel skills
Ability to approach ambiguous problems by figuring out what's broken and acting on it, not waiting to be told what's next.
Ability to move fast, take real ownership of outcomes, and hold themselves to a high bar.
Ability to collaborate well across teams, with a low-ego, no-drama approach to getting things done.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We do not offer any sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in e-commerce or technology-related industries.
Genuinely curious about AI-assisted tools and eager to adopt them.

Responsibilities

Own and optimize all aspects of accounting operations, including accounts payable and general ledger functions, monthly and quarterly close processes, and quarterly review and annual audit procedures.
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and compliance.
Coordinate all audit activity, including annual financial and contract audits.
Manage timely filing of all required tax returns and other statutory filings.
Manage and lead a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance, mentoring, and fostering a collaborative work environment, with an eye on developing a future-ready accounting team.
Lead the development and improvement of processes and procedures to establish and reinforce internal controls for accurate and repeatable financial statement reporting.
Manage the resolution of complex accounting issues by preparing accounting memos detailing significant transactions and practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights that drive informed decision-making across the organization.
Implement and maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
Assist in board presentations and support the budget and forecasting processes.