Global Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee and direct the accounting operations for Primal Harvest LLC, Prime Consumer Brands LLC, and Prime6 Brands GmbH.

• Take full ownership of the monthly closing process from start to finish, which includes managing the close calendar, task sequencing, reconciliations, and the timely delivery of financial statements.

• Develop, mentor, and guide the accounting team, establishing standards for accuracy, timeliness, and documentation.

• Continuously enhance and uphold accounting policies and procedures, ensuring consistent application across all entities.

• Manage the chart of accounts, general ledger structure, and consolidation logic in collaboration with the finance systems team.

• Act as the main point of contact for external auditors (BDO) throughout the annual audit cycle, including planning, fieldwork, and addressing any outstanding items.

• Prepare and review audit support schedules, management representation letters, and necessary documentation for the fiscal year audit package.

• Serve as the primary liaison for external tax preparers (PwC) regarding US federal, state, and international tax matters.

• Coordinate responses to data requests from auditors and tax preparers, ensuring timely and precise turnaround.

• Manage relationships with German audit and tax advisors (HKS or equivalent) to facilitate statutory reporting for Prime6 Brands GmbH.

• Prepare consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP while overseeing HGB statutory reporting for the German entity.

• Take ownership of technical accounting positions and memos related to significant or judgmental transactions.

• Ensure adherence to lender covenants and compliance with credit agreement reporting requirements.

• Maintain internal controls documentation and assist in control testing and remediation efforts.

• Support the CFO with board, investor, and PE sponsor (WM Partners) reporting deliverables.

• Collaborate with the CFO on quality of earnings, financial due diligence, and other sponsor-driven initiatives.

• Work closely with finance systems and FP&A functions to guarantee clean, audit-ready data across NetSuite and related systems.

• Partner with legal, treasury, and operations on issues that have accounting or reporting implications.

• Represent the accounting function in lender, insurance, and other external diligence processes as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken (company's working language).

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA is strongly preferred.

• At least 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership of an accounting team.

• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP, with the ability to apply it to complex or non-routine transactions.

• Direct experience in managing external audits, including serving as the primary contact for the audit firm.

• Experience in executing or managing the monthly closing process.

• Familiarity with a multi-entity, multi-currency environment.

• Strong Excel skills and the ability to work with large data sets.

• Preferred exposure to German accounting standards (HGB) or cross-border intercompany structures.

• Working knowledge of IFRS.

• Experience in a PE-owned or PE-backed organization.

• Familiarity with NetSuite or a similar ERP in a multi-subsidiary context.

• Proficiency in the German language (spoken and written).

• Experience in supporting quality of earnings processes, lender diligence, or sponsor reporting.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.