Role Description
The Controller role at Muddy Mat is not a "manage clean books" position. We are in the middle of a meaningful financial infrastructure upgrade, which includes:
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Transitioning from cash basis to accrual accounting.
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Migrating from QuickBooks Online to NetSuite.
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Preparing for a formal audit with a national CPA firm (BDO).
We need someone who has experience with cleanup projects and can own the process end to end.
What You'll Own
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Lead and execute our transition from cash basis to accrual accounting, including restating historical financials and rebuilding the chart of accounts.
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Own the migration from QuickBooks Online to NetSuite, partnering with our external NetSuite implementation consultant.
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Lead pre-audit book cleanup in direct coordination with BDO.
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Manage the formal audit process from start to finish.
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Oversee month-end and year-end close, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements.
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Manage all aspects of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
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Build and maintain a strong internal controls environment to safeguard company assets.
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Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to the CEO and leadership team.
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Identify and implement process improvements as we build a finance function that can scale.
Qualifications
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Demonstrated experience transitioning a company from cash basis to accrual accounting.
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Hands-on experience with NetSuite; migration or implementation experience strongly preferred.
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Experience working directly with an external audit firm on audit preparation and execution.
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7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a Controller or senior accounting role.
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CPA designation (or local equivalent) strongly preferred.
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Deep knowledge of US GAAP.
Requirements
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Prior experience at a Big 4 firm (Deloitte, PwC, Ernst & Young, or KPMG) in audit or tax β Philippines, Latin America, or Eastern Europe specifically.
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Experience in e-commerce, DTC, or consumer products β multi-channel revenue recognition is a plus.
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Prior experience migrating from QuickBooks Online to an ERP system.
Benefits
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Real ownership β you will be the architect of our finance function.
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High visibility with direct access to the CEO and leadership.
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Room to build as we scale, including building your own team.
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Serious problem to solve in a 9-figure brand doing meaningful infrastructure work.