Controller

Aperture Pet & Life is a global leader in helping saltwater and freshwater aquarists and reptile and amphibian keepers be successful through exceptional products with our banner brands of EcoTech, Neptune, AquaIllumination and Leap sold in 50 countries, through the industry’s leading online marketplace, Bulk Reef Supply, with one of the largest YouTube followings in the entire pet industry and our world class distribution. We are recognized as a “Best Places to Work” in the Pet Industry by Pet Age.

Our company looks for people who are doers, thinkers and creators. Our culture thrives by putting the customer at the center. At Aperture, it’s about each person bringing their own unique skills and passion to a thriving and constantly evolving environment.

What we are looking for:

The Corporate Controller will be responsible for all aspects of accounting and managing a team of 4. The ideal candidate will have progressive experience in accounting roles, be an excellent communicator, thrive in a dynamic environment, be motivated by working in a team environment, and have a passion for driving continuous improvement. Aperture is both an E-commerce Direct-To-Consumer business, as well as a design and manufacturer of unique products going through Business-To-Business sales channels. Experience in either of these types of businesses or sales channels is a plus.

What you'll do:

Lead all aspects of accounting: With your team, manage AP, AR, inventory, cost accounting, revenue recognition, sales tax compliance, general ledger, financial statements, and various other accounting items. Successfully lead, manage, and coach a team of 4.

Manage Treasury Operations: Monitor bank transactions and cash balances for all bank accountants. Maintain policies and internal controls that protect company assets. Support Finance Director with Cash Flow forecasting, provide insights into status of payables and receivables. With your team, prepare, review and approve wires/ACH’s.

Maintain Policies & Procedures: Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and operations. Keep an organized filing system of accounts, statements, transactions, reconciliations.

Financial Statements: Prepare and organize financial statements for review in a timely manner. Analyze results and provide insights and recommendations to the CFO and leadership team.

Other Reporting and administration: Comply with all local, state and federal laws regarding finances, tax filings, and reporting. Organize information and statements for audits. Partner with external vendor for Sales Tax filings and analysis.

General responsibilities: Work independently to manage daily tasks, special projects and deadlines as well as work toward team goals and deadlines. Participate in team development of annual project-based goals and perform self-directed activities to support completion of goals. Participate in team meetings and other meetings and projects as needed.

What You will Work On and Who You’ll Work With

If this is you, you will be working on the Finance team alongside talented and passionate people. You’ll play a critical role in the continued evolution of our Business & Finance initiatives to ensure we best meet the needs of our growing business.

What you bring:

• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate proactively with leadership about opportunities and issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to lead and implement continuous improvement.

Role Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration; CPA preferred, not required.
• Ideal candidate has 5 to 10 years of progressive experience in Finance/Accounting.
• Deep knowledge of financial and cost accounting, budgeting, and GAAP.
• Experience with Accounting in various software/ERP.
• Excellent MS Excel skills; experience with database and reporting tools.

Aperture is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Aperture offers competitive benefits including health insurance and 401k match, a hybrid working environment and a diverse and inclusive culture with boundless opportunities for personal and professional development. No matter from which of our 3 locations, or if a team member works from home, every Aperture employee shares one galvanizing mission: To enrich lives through thriving ecosystems.