Junior Controller

Position Overview:

A growing consumer products company in Miami FL is seeking a full-time experienced Junior Controller to take ownership of the day-to-day accounting operations and lead the transition from an outsourced bookkeeping structure to an in-house accounting function. This is a highly hands-on role responsible for managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory accounting, bookkeeping oversight, vendor payments, and financial controls.

This position is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in the details of accounting operations and enjoys creating structure, accountability, and accurate financial reporting. The successful candidate will serve as the primary in-house accounting leader, ensuring supplier payments are properly managed, inventory is accurately valued, cost of goods sold is recorded correctly, and financial records are maintained with a high level of accuracy.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all daily accounts payable activities, including vendor payments, payment scheduling, and supplier account reconciliations
• Oversee all accounts receivable activities, collections, cash applications, and customer account reconciliations
• Lead the transition of bookkeeping and accounting functions from outsourced providers to an internal structure
• Supervise and review the work of external bookkeepers during the transition period and any future accounting support staff
• Maintain ownership of the general ledger and ensure accuracy across all accounting records
• Ensure inventory is accurately valued and reconciled on an ongoing basis
• Manage inventory accounting, landed costs, freight allocations, inventory adjustments, and related reporting
• Track and maintain accurate cost of goods sold (COGS) accounting across all sales channels
• Reconcile inventory balances and investigate discrepancies with purchasing, warehouse, and operations teams
• Perform bank, credit card, vendor, inventory, and general ledger reconciliations
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes
• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules for ownership and outside accountants
• Coordinate with external accounting and tax professionals regarding compliance and reporting requirements
• Establish stronger accounting controls, procedures, and approval processes
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, accuracy, and operational efficiency
• Support ownership with cash flow visibility and day-to-day financial management

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Previous experience as a Senior Bookkeeper, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, Junior Controller, or similar accounting lead role
• Strong hands-on experience managing both accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Mandatory experience with inventory accounting and inventory valuation
• Strong understanding of cost of goods sold (COGS), landed costs, inventory adjustments, and cost accounting principles
• Experience overseeing or reviewing bookkeeping activities
• Accounting experience in e-commerce, consumer products, wholesale, distribution, manufacturing, or inventory-driven businesses strongly preferred
• Strong proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to independently manage accounting operations with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• High level of integrity, trustworthiness, and attention to detail
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• CPA designation is a plus but not required

Compensation & Benefits:

• Approximately $130,000-$140,000 salary (DOE)
• Direct interaction with owners and decision makers
• Opportunity to build and lead the company's internal accounting infrastructure
• Stable and growing organization with long-term advancement potential

About the employer:

This growing consumer products company distributes products through a combination of e-commerce, wholesale, and retail sales channels. The organization is focused on bringing greater financial control and operational accountability in-house and is seeking a hands-on accounting leader to help build a scalable accounting function that supports continued growth.