What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller/CFO position at Prime Party?
Description
Do you get fired up thinking about scaling a company that’s growing faster than a ‘90s sitcom fan club? Do you want to be a key player—not a background character—in shaping the next era of a small to mid-sized business?
Our CFO is gearing up for retirement, so we’re looking for a Controller/CFO who is itching for a role where they can really make an impact in a fast-growing business — whether you’re ready to step into the Controller role, looking to step into your first CFO seat, or are a seasoned financial professional.
Prime Party is an innovative company specializing in high-quality themed party supplies with exclusive rights to many fan favorites like The Office, Star Trek, Cheers, Golden Girls, Bob Ross and more of what’s missing in the party world like Star Wars, Marvel, Seinfeld, A Christmas Story, and more!? We’re scaling quickly, expanding our universes, and adding new fandoms - so we’re looking for a Controller/CFO who thrives in dynamic environments where no two days are the same.
Requirements
More than just a job: Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll help shape the financial strategy, drive operational continuous improvements, and influence decisions across the organization. You don’t need experience in every area—what matters is your initiative, innovation, and drive to make things happen.
- Oversee all financial operations including payments, expenses, cash flow, and month-end close.
- Maintain accurate financial statements, reporting, analytics, and dashboards. Review, audit, and refine financial reports with a sharp analytic lens.
- As a strategic partner to the CEO, serve as one of the CEO’s primary thought partners—bringing ideas, solutions, and recommendations proactively. Anticipate what the business needs next.
- Advise leadership on budgeting, forecasting, capital needs, operational improvements, and long-term financial strategy.
- Identify opportunities for improving reporting systems and financial scalability.
- Ensure compliance with licensor contracts, royalty payments, and reporting requirements.
- Oversee corporate administration, legal/contract management, and cross-functional policy alignment.
- Manage and mentor one supporting finance role.
- Bonus Superpowers: Experience managing or understanding inventory, sourcing, or supply chain systems. Familiarity with product compliance or overseas factory processes. (Not required—but highly valuable given our growth).
- And more.
What you bring to the party:
- A strategic thinker with a tactical execution mindset—you can zoom out and dive in.
- Entrepreneurial, adaptable, and ready to pivot as needed in a rapidly evolving environment.
- Analytical to your core and tech-forward with an interest in using tools like AI to support efficiency and insights.
- Self-driven attitude and entrepreneurial spirit, with the ability to drive results with little direction.?
- A proactive problem-spotter and problem-solver.?
- You anticipate future needs and build scalable processes.
- Hands-on, sleeves-rolled-up, and energized by variety - we're a lean, fast-moving company.???
Note: The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position.??
Location: Where the party never stops! (Hybrid 1-3 days per week in Monroe, Washington)?
Base Compensation: $80,000 - $125,000 per year.
Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law.
The annual salary range for this position is: $80,000 - $125,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.? A general description of benefits includes hybrid work flexibility and paid time off.
Salary : $80,000 - $125,000