Controller
United States · BGE · BGW · USD 170,000-185,000 · 3+ years experience · Hybrid · Posted Sep 29, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 3+ years experience
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Location
- United States · BGE · BGW
- Salary
- USD 170,000-185,000
- Visa sponsorship
- Visa sponsorship not offered
About the role
- Birdy Grey is looking for a hands-on, audit-seasoned Controller to own our accounting function end to end.
- Reporting directly to the CFO, you will lead the company through its first external financial statement audit, build a fast and reliable close, and raise our controls, reporting, and documentation to the standard expected of a company preparing for its next strategic chapter.
Responsibilities
- Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close; drive to a consistent 5–7 business day close with complete, reviewed balance sheet reconciliations and flux analysis.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for our external auditors; lead the company’s first financial statement audit and every audit thereafter, including PBC planning, audit-ready schedules, and technical memos.
- Own accounting policies and technical positions under US GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition for e-commerce, ASC 330 inventory, ASC 842 leases, and equity/stock compensation.
- Own inventory costing and valuation, including landed cost capitalization, cost-of-goods accuracy, physical count and cycle count reconciliation, and obsolescence/lower-of-cost reserves.
- Partner with the CFO to prepare the finance function for due diligence and potential strategic transactions—data rooms, quality-of-earnings support, working capital analyses, and clean, defensible historical financials.
- Design, document, and maintain a scalable internal control environment sized for a company of our stage.
- Coordinate with external tax advisors on federal and state income tax, the annual tax provision, multi-state sales tax nexus and remittance, and customs/duty compliance including First Sale.
- Oversee cash management, bank reconciliations, payment controls, and covenant or lender reporting as applicable.
- Own the accounting systems stack and lead close automation and AI-enabled workflows.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team; set clear standards, review work, and build a culture of ownership and accuracy.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in public accounting (audit)
- Direct, hands-on experience leading or supporting a company through an M&A transaction, including due diligence, quality of earnings, and post-close accounting
- Experience in a direct-to-consumer, e-commerce, or apparel/fashion company, with a strong command of inventory accounting and landed cost
- Proven track record owning the close and serving as the primary liaison for an external financial statement audit
- Deep knowledge of US GAAP, particularly revenue recognition, inventory, and reserves
- Experience building or strengthening internal controls in a growth-stage company
- 3+ years managing and developing accounting staff
- Advanced Excel skills; comfortable working with large datasets and reconciling across multiple systems
- Excited about AI and actively leverage AI tools to accelerate your own work and identify opportunities to embed AI-driven automation across operations
- Bachelor’s Degree Required
Preferred qualifications
- Start-up experience
- Interest in bridal and fashion
- Experience leading a company’s first audit or an auditor transition
- Experience with import/customs accounting, tariffs, and First Sale programs
- Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online, Shopify, Fulfil, Bill.com, and Brex
- Experience with close automation tools or using AI to streamline accounting workflows
- Familiarity with SQL, BigQuery, or BI tools such as Looker
- Start-up or PE/VC-backed company experience
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation based on experience and performance + Annual Performance Bonus
- 100% employer covered medical dental & vision plans, 50% spouse and dependent medical coverage
- Access to One Medical + Mental Health Benefits
- 401K + up to 4% match after 3 months
- Flexible Open PTO Policy + 11 paid holidays
- A monthly wellness day + monthly wellness stipend + summer Fridays
- Free bridesmaid dresses + 50% discounts on Birdy Grey products
- 3 months of paid parental leave
Workplace
- Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA with an office in New York, NY
- Supports remote work for eligible roles
- All employees must travel to either office once a quarter
Skills
- US GAAP
- Excel
- QuickBooks Online
- Shopify
- Fulfil
- Bill.com
- Brex
- Claude
- Gemini
- Copilot
- SQL
- BigQuery
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