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Controller
Department: Accounting
Reports to: CFO
Hours Available: M-F, 8:30 am-5:30 pm EST (1-hour lunch break)
FLSA Class: Exempt
Physical Address: 200 Sea Ln, Farmingdale, NY 11735
Salary Range: $125,000-$165,000 + Bonus (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.)

About the Opportunity
At BEDGEAR, we believe strong accounting operations are essential to maintaining financial integrity, supporting informed decision-making, and driving long-term business growth.We're looking for a Controller who is passionate about financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and leading a high-performing accounting team. This role oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, internal controls, and the financial close process while partnering closely with the CFO on strategic financial initiatives.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys improving financial processes and systems, and wants the opportunity to make a visible impact across the organization.
We are also open to hiring an accounting manager with a 12-18mo path to the controller role!
What You'll Do
As our Controller, you'll lead the organization's accounting operations while partnering closely with the CFO and business leaders.

Essential Functions (included but not limited to):

• Manage the accounting function:
  • Accounting operations
  • Financial audit
  • Income taxes
  • ERP enhancements
  • Process improvements
  • Policies and procedures
• Supervisory responsibilities
  • Oversee an accounting staff of 5-8
  • Enforce and manage all HR policies and procedures associated with management of a team
  • Manage training and development
• Manage accounting operations:
  • Accounts payable - vendor maintenance, vouching, coding, paying invoices
  • Accounts receivable - customer maintenance, invoicing, collections, cash applications
  • Commissions - calculation and payment
  • Monthly close - complete, accurate, timely preparation of monthly financial package
  • Compliance - Sales/GST/VAT tax compliance
• Manage month end closing process including: all adjusting journal entries, financial statement preparation, financial deck, account reconciliations, analytical review and reporting
• Lead company in efficient and timely completion of annual audit
• Assist with the preparation of income tax returns, quarterly estimates and nexus reviews
• Protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls
• Compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing financial reports; advising management on needed actions.
• Provide status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data.
• Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing financial and operational policies and procedures
• Review and sign off on all company purchase orders, payables and expenses
• Serve as the go-to person for questions/issues regarding GL's, financial statements and operational reports
• Signer on all bank accounts
• Cost accounting and assisting on proper product pricing levels to ensure optimum ROI
• Support the CFO with other financial projects as needed; budgeting, reporting, analysis, risk management, ERP processes, polices, internal controls.

Please note that this job description is not intended to provide an exhaustive listing of tasks, activities, or responsibilities required of the employee in this role. Tasks, responsibilities, and duties may change without notice.

What Makes Someone Successful Here
Success in this role is about more than technical accounting knowledge-it's about leadership, ownership, accountability, and supporting the broader business through sound financial stewardship.
Our Core Values
Hungry: Motivated, driven, and eager to grow.
Humble: Team-first and open to feedback.
Curious: Always learning and looking for better ways to work.
Clever: Resourceful problem-solvers who think critically.
Committed: Dependable and accountable to results.
Humanitarian: Respectful, supportive, and invested in helping others succeed.
Qualifications
Required:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and have IDs needed to verify
• English literate and proficient (reading, writing, speaking, comprehension)
• Successful completion of a criminal background check is required

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• CPA certification strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Experience with ERP systems and process optimization initiatives.

Why Join BEDGEAR?

At BEDGEAR, you'll help drive meaningful financial results while partnering with leaders across the business in a culture focused on accountability, innovation, continuous improvement, and growth.
We're building a team of people who want to grow personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact on the organization and each other.

BEDGEAR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify program.
Physical Demands
Appropriate work intensity level:
Sedentary
Light
Medium
Heavy
Very Heavy
Learn more at bedgear.com.

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