Controller

A Little Bit About The Ambr Group

The Ambr Group was formed after the merge of two global operators and acquirers of 3rd-party consumer products brands, Suma and D1 Brands in April 2023. We are founders, operators, and eCommerce veterans who have built and run companies with billions of dollars in online revenue. We love building brands and celebrating the entrepreneurs who get them started. We're always looking to add exceptional people who are ready for a challenge and to take our business to greater heights. If you are passionate about e-commerce and building the future of digital commerce, we would love to meet you!

The Ambr Group team comes from a wide variety of professional backgrounds and countries, but we all share a few core beliefs. Here are a few:

 · We are fanatical about creating value for our brand sellers, customers, and Ambr Group's team members

 · We’d rather write the rules than follow someone else’s – there is always a better way

to do things

 · When it comes to building a world-class business, we shouldn’t compromise between

hard work and enjoying the journey – if we’re not having fun, we’re failing

• The Controller position reports directly to the CFO and is a member of the Accounting & Finance team.  This person will have strong technical accounting knowledge and skills and is also comfortable leading a team, improving current processes, and working at a high-growth start-up.  
• We are seeking someone residing in Minnesota, US.

• Lead a team of 2 direct reports and 4 indirect reports
• Oversee day-to-day operations, including general ledger accounting, inventory, treasury, AP/AR, and payroll, ensuring proper internal controls are in place
• Oversee a high-quality monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close process.
• Summarize and articulate monthly financial performance to the business and shareholders; ensure preparation of recurring reports including Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Analysis.
• Participate in cash flow and sensitivity analysis to evaluate scenarios for cash management optimization.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filing for multiple states.
• Manage the company’s equity portfolio.
• Coordinate with internal departments to maintain, track, and plan capital expenditures.
• Participate in activities related to the proper costing, cost analysis, and calculations of product.
• Provide assistance in productivity, budget and forecasting measurements, and other longer-term financial projections for senior management.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and tax laws.
• Participate in special projects and assignments as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred, but not required.
• 8-10 years experience in accounting roles or similar field.
• 3-5 years experience in leadership roles, such as Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager positions.
• Thorough understanding of accounting principles and procedures.
• Experience with financial statement preparation.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/ year-end close process.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, NetSuite preferred but not required.
• Strong MS Office skills, specifically Excel.
• Proficiency with e-commerce platforms and inventory management systems is preferred, but not required.
• Strong understanding of internal controls.
• Experience in multi-entity consolidations a plus.

• Communication - effectively communicates to all audiences, including senior management.
• Leadership - ability to lead a team of people and create a vision for the department.
• Teamwork - works collaboratively as part of a team and works cross-functionally to achieve company goals.
• Analytical - asks questions, synthesizes complex or diverse information, collects and researches data, uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Motivation - sets and achieves goals, demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles, measures self against a standard of excellence.

What if I don't see a job description that fits my background?

If this position isn't a fit for your background, but you are still interested in The Ambr Group please consider sharing your resume via our General Consideration posting. Our company is growing fast and we love to meet great people along the way.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.