Senior Controller at EWC Growth

Description

Here at EWC Growth, we are building a culture of servant leaders who celebrate all employees with compassion at the forefront of their minds -- that's where you come in. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Senior Controller will oversee our entire finance team across accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance for our high-growth company of 52 centers (& counting!). This role ensures the integrity of financial information, supports in-center & corporate operations, and provides actionable insights to drive profitability and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in retail accounting and multi-state revenue environments (brick-and-mortar), along with strong leadership and process optimization skills.

Requirements

Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations

• Lead all accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and inventory accounting
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition across all centers
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures

Inventory & Retail Accounting

• Oversee inventory accounting, valuation, reserves, and cost of goods sold
• Support new store openings and retail expansion initiatives with financial oversight

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Establish and maintain strong internal control frameworks
• Establish annual business insurance renewals and assist with 401k management.
• Ensure compliance with sales tax, payroll tax, and other regulatory requirements
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as primary liaison with external auditors
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Partner with FP&A on budgeting and forecasting processes
• Conduct weekly cash forecasting, along with Loan Reporting & Covenant Calculations
• Provide variance analysis and performance insights to executive leadership
• Develop KPIs for retail productivity, inventory turnover, and margin performance
• Support strategic initiatives including new product launches and promotional campaigns

Systems & Process Improvement

• Optimize ERP and retail systems to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency
• Lead automation and process improvement initiatives
• Ensure proper integration between POS and accounting systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3–5+ years in a leadership role
• Retail industry experience required; beauty, cosmetics, or consumer goods strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of multi-state and location retail environments
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Rippling, or similar HRIS platforms)
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with retail/POS integrations
• Proven ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Benefits

• Base salary range of $120,000-$140,000 + bonus
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA & HSA Accounts
• Complementary Waxing & Product Discounts