Controller

About Brilliant

We are a female-founded, bootstrapped and profitable company on a mission to provide the best corporate gifting experience in the world! From the curation and production of memorable branded merchandise to the distribution of custom products, our team works together to bring brands to life. Think: newsworthy press kits, welcome gifts for new hires, merch sets to promote a product launch, or simply giveaways that people love.

We help companies create personalized experiences—campaigns, new-hire kits, storefronts, event swag—through a unified tech platform, global fulfillment (180+ countries, 6 warehouses), and hands-on creative collaboration brilliantmade.com (https://www.brilliantmade.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com).

Why This Role Matters

As an integral member of our team, the Controller will report to our CFO and will continuously help to strengthen the processes and infrastructure necessary for the substantial growth we expect to continue seeing over the next several years. This is an opportunity to grow with a small finance team at a profitable, data-driven company where you will have an immediate impact on our operations.

The Controller will oversee all financial, accounting, and reporting activities for Brilliant. This role will be critical in managing the company's financial health and providing strategic support to the executive team. The ideal candidate is both detail-oriented and strategic, with the ability to implement scalable processes in a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee and manage all general accounting functions, including AR/AP, and payroll.
• Answer internal stakeholder and external client accounting-related inquiries.
• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP.
• Lead all aspects of the monthly financial close process including journal entries
• Ensure current/healthy accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Manage cash flow forecasting and ensure adequate liquidity for operations and growth.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts.

Budgeting & Strategic Planning

• Partner with leadership to develop annual budgets and long-term financial forecasts.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business decision-making.
• Evaluate and refine financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure scalability and compliance.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with lender debt covenants, tax regulations, audits, and other government reporting requirements.
• Mitigate financial risks by maintaining effective internal controls and safeguarding company assets.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build and lead the accounting team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Train, mentor, and develop staff to enhance the team's technical and professional skills.

What You Bring

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or CMA designation is highly desirable.

Experience

• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
• Experience in e-commerce, retail, or a similar high-growth industry is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., Xero or QuickBooks), ERP software, and advanced knowledge of Excel.

Soft Skills

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to lead responsibilities with little oversight or direction.
• Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to proactively manage various employees, vendors, and other stakeholders to efficiently complete projects.
• Enjoys designing, refining, and executing complex processes.
• Proactive, with a willingness to pitch in as needed.

Compensation:

$120 - $160k base salary

Our Recruitment Process

If you're someone who thrives on the blend of technical problem-solving with creativity and client-satisfaction driven outcomes—let's talk. Successful candidates for this role can expect:

• Screen with the People team
• Hiring Manager Call
• Hiring Exercise
• Cross Functional Partner Interview
• Reference Check & Offer

Why Join Brilliant

Brilliant Perks & Benefits: We're pleased to offer our teams Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits in addition to our perks like flexible PTO, paid company holidays, and work from home setup stipend for new hires!

Impact at scale: Power automations that drive thousands of personalized gifting experiences annually

Cutting-edge tech stack: Blend APIs, front-end systems, fulfillment workflows, and automation tools

Hands-on collaboration: Work with sales, product, success, and fulfillment teams in a dynamic environment

Global footprint: Support clients across 180+ countries and touch the full giftee journey

Growth & innovation: Contribute to developing new platform capabilities and workflow possibilities