Controller

Description

About Us:

Redbarn Pet Products was co-founded in 1996 by lifelong friends Jeff Baikie and Howie Bloxam, who met as 12-year-olds on a hockey rink in Canada. Inspired by a shared passion for wholesome, high-quality dog food, they built a company that has grown to a family of 500 members, offering over 200 foods, treats, and chews. As a family-owned business for over 25 years, Redbarn’s culture is rooted in the belief that they are more than just a team—they are a family.

Position Summary

The Controller reports to the VP of Finance and is responsible for the company’s accounting operations, internal controls, financial reporting, and compliance. This role oversees the month-end close process, ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial statements, drives process improvements, partners cross-functionally with operations and leadership, and provides financial insights that support decision-making. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized, with strong GAAP knowledge, manufacturing experience, and the ability to lead and mentor an accounting team.

This position is located near the Long Beach Airport in Long Beach, California. Remote work is not an option for this position.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data in accordance with GAAP.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals. Review financial transactions for accuracy and completeness.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoice processing, vendor payments, customer invoicing, and collections.
• Monitor aging reports and address any discrepancies or issues.
• Oversee reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, including daily bank account reconciliations.
• Manage inventory accounting, inventory controls, and COGS reporting across plants/warehouses.
• Partner with operations to validate BOMs, standard costs, labor/overhead rates, and margin analysis.
• Support annual standard cost updates, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes.
• Supervise payroll processing.
• Interview, develop, and supervise Finance staff.
• Assist with design and implementation of improved processes and internal controls within the accounting department.
• Assist in forecasting in budgeting procedures.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Supply Chain, HR, and IT to align financial processes.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Assist in the compliance of Sales Tax and Income Tax filings.
• Manage the Company’s annual financial statement audit.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the VP Finance.

Requirements

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance CPA required.
• Experience in a Top 10 accounting firm.
• 7 years of progressive accounting experience (3 in a supervisory role).
• Strong GAAP knowledge and manufacturing experience.
• Advanced Excel and ERP skills (Sage, SAP, QuickBooks a plus).
• Strong analytical, communication, and team leadership abilities.
• Ability to travel domestically/internationally as needed.

Preferred

• Combination of accounting firm and industry experience.
• Previous experience with SAP, Quickbooks, Sage, Concur.
• Knowledge of cost accounting.
• Experience with private equity sponsored company.

Some Perks of Joining the Redbarn Team

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Flexible/Health Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Paid Holidays/ Paid Vacation / Paid Sick
• Employee Pet Food Discounts
• Complimentary Office Snacks

Redbarn® Pet Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Redbarn Pet Products complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, please contact Human Resources at (562) 495-7315.

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Salary : $160,000 - $180,000