Financial Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : Up to $140,000

Financial Controller

Company Overview

At LifeStraw, we believe everyone deserves equitable access to safe drinking water. We design beautiful, simple, and functional products that provide the highest protection from unsafe water based on where and how they will be used. We also take our responsibility to people and planet seriously. For every product sold, a child in need receives access to safe water for an entire year. We have been partners in the fight for the eradication of Guinea worm for 25 years, and we actively respond to emergencies across the globe. We are Climate Neutral Certified and from product to packaging, we measure and minimize our environmental impact. We strive to support underrepresented communities through our actions, our products, our marketing, and our communications. We live, work, and create with impact in mind. We fight for good and always err on the side of action.

Position Summary

The Controller will lead the companys accounting function, overseeing financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with GAAP. This role is ideal for a hands-on financial leader with strong technical accounting skills, Big 4 experience, and a passion for building efficient, scalable processes in a dynamic CPG or retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Close & Reporting

• Lead month-end, quarterend, and annual accounting close processesensuring accuracy, documentation, and adherence to GAAP.
• Oversee critical financial close activities, including but not limited to cash application, reconciliation of customer accounts, bank accounts, etc., for entities in the US, Kenya, and Switzerland.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), including monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, audit support, and leadership and board presentations.
• Maintain timely internal and external reporting, including nonGAAP metrics where applicable.

2. Internal Controls & Compliance

3. Cost, Inventory & Margin Management

4. Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

5. CrossFunctional Partnership

6. Tax & Regulatory Compliance

7. Treasury & Cash Management

8. Team Leadership & Culture

9. Process Optimization & Scalability

Ideal Qualifications