Controller (remote, USA)

Who We Are

Join the dynamic team at Vacation®, the award-winning sunscreen company from Miami USA that’s on a mission to make sunscreen fun. Founded in summer 2021, Vacation® has swiftly gained acclaim among consumers, tastemakers, press, retailers, and dermatologists alike for the immersive brand world and "leisure-enhancing" products that transport you to paradise and back. Vacation’s steady growth is in large part thanks to the company’s focus on creativity and innovation, and the team’s shared mission to infuse a sense of fun into sunscreen aisles nationwide. You can discover Vacation's products at leading retailers including Ulta Beauty, Nordstrom, and Target, as well as www.vacation.inc.

Role Summary

Vacation® is seeking a highly driven Controller to lead our Accounting function and help scale processes and infrastructure to support our rapid growth. Reporting directly to the VP of Finance & Accounting, this role requires someone who is both detail-oriented and future-focused — capable of running a world-class financial close today while helping architect the systems we’ll need tomorrow. The Controller will own the financial close process, ensure a strong controls environment, lead our annual audit and tax filings, scale accounting policies and procedures, and oversee sales tax and compliance reporting. This is a fully remote, director-level role.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the VP of Finance & Accounting to scale the department and align resources for both immediate needs and long-term growth.

• Manage all accounting operations, including A/R, A/P, invoicing, collections, fixed assets, payroll, journal entries, chart of accounts, travel requests, and expense reporting.

• Own the month-end and year-end close process, including setting the calendar of deliverables, coordinating pre-close discussions, providing stakeholder updates, and delivering accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements.

• Lead external relationships with auditors and tax advisors to ensure compliance and successful completion of the annual financial audit.

• Develop, successfully execute, and maintain internal controls & accounting policies to support a fast-growing, multi-channel CPG business, adhering to local, state, and federal regulations.

• Oversee technical accounting matters, including ASC 606, inventory valuation, and equity reconciliation.

• Build scalable systems and processes across ERP, expense management, and reporting to support growth, including the use of AI technology.

• Partner with FP&A and leadership to deliver insights that connect the close to forward-looking insights and business decisions.

• Monitor and analyze monthly results against prior periods and prepare financial analysis as needed for key initiatives.

• Establish and implement short and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.

• Support Board and investor reporting by ensuring clean, accurate data and commentary-ready results.

• Train, develop, and manage both internal and external staff-level resources to execute on accounting priorities and meet deadlines.

• Foster collaboration across Operations and other cross-functional partners to ensure proper inventory forecasting, controls, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred

• 10+ years of experience in accounting, with at least 2 years in a leadership role; CPG industry experience required

• Strong knowledge of operational accounting and GAAP required, including excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting systems; QuickBooks Online and Cin7 experience required; ERP migration experience preferred

• Proven ability to lead and manage a team effectively

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy

• High level of self-accountability and curiosity

• Enthusiasm for Sunscreen and Beauty/Self Care

• Ability to think strategically and provide financial insights to support business decisions

• Bias towards action and can power-through to-do lists to get the job done

• Proven track record of achievement

• Excited to grow Vacation® into a household name and have fun in the process

• You use sunscreen

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with up to 100% coverage for employees

• WFH stipend and an annual learning stipend

• 15 Days PTO

• Complimentary Vacation® Products

What We Value

Vacation® employees have a deep hunger and eagerness to go above and beyond in everything they do. They love to leave their mark in contributing to the company’s growth and, maybe most importantly, they are humble when they do so. No job is too small, and they see every task they do as an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the company’s overall success. Attention to detail, organization, proactivity, accountability, humility and a sense of humor are cardinal virtues for a Vacation® employee.

Vacation® is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We recognize that diverse teams make the strongest teams. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of gender identity/expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting us at [email protected] so we can do our best to accommodate you in applying for the role.