<p>This is a Fractional role - 3 days/week for 6 months. We are seeking an experienced Fractional Controller to provide strategic financial leadership and hands-on oversight for a growing distribution company. This role will oversee accounting operations, inventory controls, cash flow management, and financial reporting, while partnering closely with ownership and operations to drive profitability and operational efficiency.</p><p>The ideal candidate brings deep experience in distribution, inventory-intensive environments, and understands margin management, working capital optimization, and process discipline required in fast-paced product businesses.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Oversight & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements (P& L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)</li><li>Ensure accuracy of inventory valuation and cost of goods sold (COGS)</li><li>Develop KPI dashboards (gross margin, inventory turns, aging, fill rates, etc.)</li><li>Provide variance analysis and actionable insights to leadership</li></ul><p><strong>Inventory & Cost Control</strong></p><ul><li>Implement and monitor inventory controls and cycle count processes</li><li>Ensure proper costing methodology (standard cost, FIFO, weighted average as applicable)</li><li>Analyze shrinkage, obsolescence, and slow-moving inventory</li><li>Optimize gross margins through cost analysis and pricing support</li></ul><p><strong>Cash Flow & Working Capital Management</strong></p><ul><li>Forecast cash flow and manage liquidity</li><li>Improve AR collections and manage AP processes</li><li>Monitor working capital drivers (inventory days, DSO, DPO)</li><li>Support banking relationships and reporting requirements</li></ul><p><br></p>

<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred)</li><li>8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller-level responsibility</li><li>Prior experience in distribution, wholesale, or product-based businesses required</li><li>Strong understanding of inventory accounting and COGS</li><li>Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Sage, etc.)</li><li>Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on</li></ul><p><br></p>

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