Controller

True Grade, LLC is a specialized food and beverage distribution and logistics company dedicated to serving institutional customers within the global cruise line industry. We manage complex, high-volume operations encompassing sophisticated inventory management, multi-facility logistics coordination, third-party warehousing partnerships, and diverse financing and procurement arrangements. Our commitment to operational excellence and financial integrity has established us as a trusted partner in a highly specialized vertical.

Position Summary

We seek an accomplished and technically proficient Controller to direct the accounting function and ensure the integrity, accuracy, and defensibility of our financial reporting within a complex, inventory-driven operational environment. The Controller will exercise independent professional judgment in technical accounting matters, maintain rigorous internal controls and audit readiness, and ensure that our financial statements faithfully represent economic reality and withstand the scrutiny of external auditors, lenders, and regulatory authorities.

This is a hands-on accounting leadership role focused on technical excellence and financial stewardship—not corporate strategy, investor relations, or capital markets activity.

Scope of Responsibilities

1.     Financial Reporting and Period Close

a.     Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring timeliness and complete accuracy

b.     Prepare and present financial statements in full compliance with U.S. GAAP

c.     Develop and maintain comprehensive, auditable supporting schedules for all balance sheet accounts

d.     Review, challenge, and approve all journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement presentation

2.     Balance Sheet Accounting and Financial Statement Integrity

a.     Oversee inventory valuation methodologies, obsolescence reserves, and inventory ownership determinations

b.     Document and defend revenue recognition conclusions, including complex principal-versus-agent assessments

c.     Manage the accounting treatment of accounts receivable financing facilities and secured borrowing arrangements

d.     Direct lease accounting matters, including identification, valuation, and presentation of right-of-use assets, lease liabilities, and deferred rent obligations

e.     Account for debt instruments, related-party financing arrangements, and convertible securities

f.      Ensure appropriate application, documentation, and disclosure of fair-value measurements

g.     Identify, evaluate, and properly disclose all related-party transactions in accordance with GAAP

h.     Assess and evaluate subsequent events for proper disclosure

3.     Audit, Internal Controls, and Compliance

a.     Serve as the primary liaison to external audit firms

b.     Develop, present, and defend accounting positions, estimates, and required disclosures

c.     Design, implement, and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting

d.     Monitor audit observations, develop remediation plans, and track implementation

4.     Tax and Book-Tax Coordination

a.     Own the accounting-tax interface, including identification and documentation of all book-tax differences

b.     Understand and communicate the tax implications of significant accounting decisions

c.     Coordinate proactively with external tax advisors to ensure consistent, defensible treatment of complex transactions

5.     Team Leadership

a.     Lead, develop, and mentor the accounting department team

b.     Establish and enforce standardized accounting procedures, close documentation checklists, and quality standards

c.     Foster a culture of accountability, technical precision, and sound professional judgment

Boundaries of the Role

To provide clarity regarding role scope, this position is not responsible for the following areas. While the Controller provides foundational financial data to support these functions, their execution belongs to other areas of the organization:

¨     Investor relations or earnings communications

¨     Corporate financial strategy or capital-raising initiatives

¨     Mergers, acquisitions, or divestiture activity

¨     Treasury management or global cash operations

¨     Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) or sustainability initiatives

Required Qualifications and Experience

v Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with a master’s degree in accounting

v CMA (Certified Management Accountant) designation or eligibility to sit for the CMA examination (preferred)

v Minimum 8–12 years of progressive accounting experience

v Documented experience in a Controller or Senior Accounting Manager role

v Prior operational experience in inventory-intensive, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or supply-chain environments

v Advanced working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, balance-sheet accounting, and financial reporting controls

v Demonstrated experience collaborating with external auditors, lenders, institutional advisors, and regulatory representatives

v Proven ability to exercise independent judgment in technical accounting matters and defend accounting conclusions persuasively

Core Competencies

v Balance-sheet-focused accounting perspective and discipline

v Sophisticated technical accounting judgment and analytical capability

v Proactive audit readiness and financial statement defensibility mindset

v Exceptional attention to detail coupled with operational situational awareness

v Professional capability to evaluate and constructively challenge accounting treatments

v Clear, persuasive communication with senior leadership and external stakeholders

Work Environment

v On-site position based in Miami, Florida

v Regular collaboration with operational, warehouse, and logistics teams

v Dynamic, execution-focused operating environment with emphasis on accuracy and continuous improvement