Controller - Parachute Home

SUMMARY: 

Parachute Home is hiring for a Controller in Los Angeles, CA headquarters to lead the next round of growth/ This hands-on Controller has strong experience with direct-to-consumer (DTC) and consumer goods businesses, brings expertise in inventory accounting, and thrives in a cross-functional environment. This role requires a detail-oriented leader who can manage the close process, produce accurate and timely financial reporting, rolling 13-week cash flow forecasts and provide insights to drive strategic decisions.

Reports to: CFO

Location: LA Based – Hybrid M-Th in office

What You’ll Do:

• Month-End Close: Lead and execute all aspects of monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP
• Inventory Accounting: Build and reimagine end-to-end inventory accounting & forecasting including reconciliations, costing, reserves, and controls
• Cash Flow Management & manage day-to-day Bank relationships: Own, update, and manage a 13-week rolling cash flow forecast; monitor liquidity and working capital. Provide sensitivity analysis
• Variance Analysis: Review monthly budget vs. actual variance reports, investigate discrepancies, and provide recommendations to leadership
• Ad Hoc Financial Analysis: Partner with management & FP&A team member to deliver scenario models, profitability analysis, and decision-support reporting
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Develop, maintain, and document policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls 
• Audit & Tax Support: Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors to support annual audits, tax filings, and compliance requirements
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with operations, merchandising, supply chain, and marketing teams to ensure alignment of financial reporting with business activities
• Systems & Process Improvement: Optimize accounting systems, ERP processes, and department workflows to improve efficiency and scalability. Help ensure accuracy in data and reporting across the organization
• Team Leadership: Oversee and mentor small accounting team, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and professional development

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred
• 12+ years of experience in accounting/finance, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) required; DTC and inventory industry experience strongly preferred
• Proven knowledge of inventory accounting and cost management
• 3-5 years senior experience in NetSuite is required for this role
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with non-financial teams
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

Perks & Benefits

• Work that fits your life
  • Hybrid schedule with Fridays work-from-home
  • Beautiful HQ in the heart of Culver City, steps from the light rail
• Take care of you (and your people)
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage
  • One Medical (full health) , Kindbody (fertility health), and Talkspace (mental health) memberships for modern, easy access to care
  • Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave for growing families
• Time to truly unplug
  • Open & flexible PTO - take the time you need, when you need it
• Support beyond your paycheck
  • 401(k) through Empower
  • Monthly work-from-home stipend
  • Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Daily delights
  • Free snacks to keep you fueled
  • Weekly catered lunch to bring everyone together
• Employee Discount 
  • Free bedding for a great night’s sleep, an incredible employee discount, and $300 in free product every year 

Parachute takes a market-based approach to pay and pay may vary depending on your location. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. The estimated pay range for this role is $200,000 - $215,000 plus annual discretionary bonus.

About Us

Our belief is that when we take care of our home, it takes care of us. Home is an extension of the self. It offers a sense of belonging and welcomes all with ease and warmth. It's where we recharge, wash off the day and rest up for tomorrow. Home is the most comforting word there is. That’s why they say there’s no place like it. The unmistakable feeling of home is what inspired us to create Parachute. To responsibly make essential, lasting items that transform a house into so much more.

Parachute was certified as a great place to work! Check us out here.

Our Commitment to You

We believe in the power of a diverse workplace. Which is why we are committed to actively recruiting and hiring people of all races, religions, colors, national origins, genders, gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, ages, marital statuses, veteran statuses and disability statuses. As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment by committing to diverse hiring practices, encouraging education and communication and building a DE&I enrichment and training program.

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