Role Summary

Vacation® is seeking a highly driven Controller to lead our Accounting function and help scale processes and infrastructure to support our rapid growth. Reporting directly to the VP of Finance & Accounting, this role requires someone who is both detail-oriented and future-focused — capable of running a world-class financial close today while helping architect the systems we’ll need tomorrow. The Controller will own the financial close process, ensure a strong controls environment, lead our annual audit and tax filings, scale accounting policies and procedures, and oversee sales tax and compliance reporting. This is a fully remote role. 

Responsibilities

• Partner with the VP of Finance & Accounting to scale the department and align resources for both immediate needs and long-term growth.
• Manage all accounting operations, including A/R, A/P, invoicing, collections, fixed assets, payroll, journal entries, chart of accounts, travel requests, and expense reporting.
• Own the month-end and year-end close process, including setting the calendar of deliverables, coordinating pre-close discussions, providing stakeholder updates, and delivering accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Lead external relationships with auditors and tax advisors to ensure compliance and successful completion of the annual financial audit.
• Develop, successfully execute, and maintain internal controls & accounting policies to support a fast-growing, multi-channel CPG business, adhering to local, state, and federal regulations.
• Oversee technical accounting matters, including ASC 606, inventory valuation, and equity reconciliation.
• Build scalable systems and processes across ERP, expense management, and reporting to support growth, including the use of AI technology.
• Partner with FP&A and leadership to deliver insights that connect the close to forward-looking insights and business decisions.
• Monitor and analyze monthly results against prior periods and prepare financial analysis as needed for key initiatives.
• Establish and implement short and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
• Support Board and investor reporting by ensuring clean, accurate data and commentary-ready results.
• Train, develop, and manage both internal and external staff-level resources to execute on accounting priorities and meet deadlines.
• Foster collaboration across Operations and other cross-functional partners to ensure proper inventory forecasting, controls, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred 
• 10+ years of experience in accounting, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of operational accounting and GAAP required, including excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting systems; QuickBooks Online and Cin7 experience required; ERP migration experience preferred 
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team effectively 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy 
• High level of self-accountability and curiosity
• Enthusiasm for Sunscreen and Beauty/Self Care; CPG industry experience preferred
• Ability to think strategically and provide financial insights to support business decisions
• Bias towards action and can power-through to-do lists to get the job done
• Proven track record of achievement
• Excited to grow Vacation® into a household name and have fun in the process
• You use sunscreen

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with up to 100% coverage for employees
• WFH stipend and an annual learning stipend
• 15 Days PTO
• Complimentary Vacation® Products