Assistant Controller

The Wellness Pet Company crafts and produces premium natural pet food, treats, and dental chews. We believe that natural, premium nutrition focused on proven health outcomes is the foundation of creating mutual wellbeing for pets and their families. As a community of people, Wellies are positively obsessed about how to win for pets and their parents. We believe in the difference we make every single day, and we know that when we work collaboratively, Wellies are unstoppable – Not only in providing the best nutrition to pets, but in building a better tomorrow for pets, their parents, and the world.

When you join Wellness Pet, you join a team whose aligned values and purpose create a unique and exciting place to work every day. Join us on our adventure to fulfill a life of wellbeing together with pets and their parents. Come for a walk with us today!

The Opportunity

This is an amazing opportunity for a rising accounting professional seeking to leverage their leadership capabilities to direct the day-to-day activities of our accounting department. This individual will serve as coach and mentor to our experienced team managers who have oversight of G/L, A/P, A/R, payroll, and daily cash management functions. What’s more, the Assistant Controller will gain valuable experience on special projects, including the implementation of an automated AP process here at Wellness Pet. In addition, our Assistant Controller will:

• Own the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy in accordance with GAAP
• Review and approve reconciliations, journal entries, and various analyses
• Prepare and coordinate monthly financial information in various formats to be submitted to parent and banks
• Act as primary liaison with the Company’s internal and external auditors
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including G/L, A/P, A/R, payroll, and daily cash management.
• Implement, document, and monitor compliance with internal control policies and procedures
• Provide technical and operational support for the group

Who We’re Looking For

This position is ideally suited for an accounting professional who can be successful in a high-growth environment and excels at leading teams. Our Assistant Controller will need to be analytical, detail-oriented, and have a problem-solving mindset. Experiential requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years of progressive professional accounting experience, including 2+ years of supervisory experience
• Experience with consolidation and financial statements preparation
• A strong customer service mindset
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP platforms and advanced Excel skills
• High energy, detail-oriented individual with strong time management skills
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and takes a proactive approach
• Sees challenges as opportunities and translates them into actionable tasks
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

The Wellness Pet Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

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