Controller

Ascension Search Partners has been exclusively engaged by a high-growth, design-driven consumer products company to identify a Controller to lead and scale the accounting function during a dynamic phase of expansion. This organization has experienced significant growth and recently partnered with a leading private equity firm to accelerate its next stage. The company operates across multiple sales channels and is known for delivering premium, customized products to a passionate and loyal customer base. This is an opportunity to step into a visible leadership role within a fast-paced environment where operational excellence, structure, and scalability are critical. Position Overview The Controller will oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance activities. This individual will serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership and play a key role in strengthening infrastructure to support continued growth. Key Responsibilities
Lead all general ledger activity, month-end close, consolidations, and financial statement preparation
Establish and refine accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support scale
Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages for executive leadership and private equity stakeholders
Manage external audit and tax processes, serving as primary liaison with third-party advisors
Oversee cash flow management, forecasting, and working capital optimization
Partner cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams
Drive process automation and system optimization initiatives
Support financial analysis and reporting tied to growth initiatives and strategic planning
Mentor and develop members of the accounting team Background & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred
3+ years of Controller experience within consumer products, manufacturing, retail, e-commerce or similar environments
Strong ERP expertise; NetSuite experience highly valued, including implementation or optimization exposure
Demonstrated experience managing external audits and maintaining compliance
Experience building structure and scalable processes within a high-growth or evolving organization
Prior exposure to private equity reporting environments and board-level financial presentations
Advanced Excel proficiency with strong financial modeling capabilities
Experience operating in a multi-channel business model (e-commerce, wholesale, direct-to-consumer, etc.)
Multi-state sales tax knowledge and compliance exposure is a plus