Widger Talent · 1 day ago
Controller, NetSuite Systems
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWidger Talent is representing a well-established contract manufacturer in the vitamin, supplement, and nutraceutical space. They are seeking a hands-on Controller to manage day-to-day accounting operations and serve as the primary NetSuite power user, focusing on accurate financial reporting and inventory accounting in a collaborative environment.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Own the monthly close process, including GL, AP/AR, inventory, fixed assets, and accruals
Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and management reports
Maintain account reconciliations and ensure clean, audit-ready financials
Support budgeting and forecasting in partnership with leadership
Manage inventory accounting, costing, and valuation in a contract manufacturing environment
Maintain standard costs and support variance analysis (materials, labor, overhead)
Partner with operations to ensure accurate production and inventory data
Support margin analysis for private label and custom formulation products
Serve as day-to-day NetSuite administrator and power user
Maintain chart of accounts, item records, BOMs, and inventory configurations
Build and maintain NetSuite reports and saved searches for finance and operations
Troubleshoot system issues and partner with external consultants as needed
Support ongoing system clean-up, optimization, and light enhancements
Maintain GAAP-compliant accounting practices and internal controls
Support external audits and tax filings (in coordination with outside partners)
Document and maintain accounting SOPs and workflows
Ensure compliance with financial requirements tied to regulated manufacturing
Work closely with operations, supply chain, and leadership on inventory and cost visibility
Provide clear, practical financial insights to non-finance stakeholders
Support continuous improvement across accounting and reporting processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing or CPG
Strong hands-on NetSuite experience (manufacturing and inventory modules preferred)
Solid understanding of inventory accounting and cost accounting fundamentals
Experience owning or heavily contributing to month-end close
Comfortable working in a small, fast-moving, owner-operated environment
Preferred
Experience in food, supplement, or nutraceutical manufacturing
Exposure to contract manufacturing or private label business models
Prior role as Accounting Manager or Controller in a small to mid-sized company
CPA or CPA-track (not required)
Benefits
Competitive compensation aligned with mid-level Controller / Accounting Manager market
Full-time, in-house role with long-term growth potential
Opportunity to make significant impact in an established, growing company
Collaborative, small-team environment where your expertise will be valued
Direct involvement in strategic business decisions
Company
Widger Talent
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase