Join PRL in setting extraordinary standards in global wellness by serving as the financial steward behind our mission. As Controller, you’ll drive GAAP-compliant reporting, cost discipline, and cross-functional alignment to support operational excellence at every level.

Premier Research Labs

Premier Research Labs (PRL) delivers science-backed, excipient-free, non-toxic nutritional supplements with a relentless focus on quality, purity, and effectiveness. Our team is united by a passion for natural health, working in small, agile groups where collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement are core to everything we do. We aim high, move fast, and care deeply—about our mission, our customers, and each other.

What You Will Do

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this position serves as the leader for the Accounting and Finance department, and plays a critical role as the financial steward by supporting department heads including purchasing, warehouse management, manufacturing, sales and marketing, and others. This position governs financial accuracy, compliance, risk management, and provides transparency in each financial-related process.

Financial Accounting & Compliance:

Oversee the full general ledger, monthly and annual close, and financial reporting process. Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP standard. Create, monitor, and/or maintain internal policies and procedures to ensure that U.S, GAAP standard is being followed at all times.
Maintain and continuously-improve internal control frameworks, ensure the integrity of accounting systems, as well as data integrity.
Lead annual financial audit preparation and coordination with external auditors; ensure all reconciliations and documentation meet audit and U.S. GAAP compliance standards.
Manage journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations across divisions to ensure data integrity and accuracy.

Manufacturing Cost Accounting & Inventory Control:

Own all aspects of standard cost development (materials, labor, overhead), ensuring BOM and routing accuracy through close collaboration with Operations.
Analyze cost variances (PPV, labor efficiency, yield, absorption) and partner with manufacturing leaders to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Lead inventory valuation, control, and audit processes, including cycle counts, physical count, obsolescence reserves, and ERP-to-GL reconciliation.
Provide financial insights on production efficiency, scrap, yield, and throughput, quantifying the impact of operational improvements.

Financial Systems, Controls & Process Improvement:

Serve as the owner of ERP accounting configuration, including chart of accounts, cost centers, item costing, and approval workflows.
Design, test, and monitor internal controls across purchasing, payables, payroll, and inventory processes to safeguard assets.
Partner with IT and Operations to drive automation, data accuracy, and process efficiency throughout financial and manufacturing systems.
Work closely with IT to ensure disaster recovery process is put in place, and test its effectiveness from time-to-time to ensure data is recoverable in times of disasters.

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

Deliver timely, accurate, and meaningful monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to leadership.
Prepare detailed variance analyses, margin reconciliations, and cost-per-unit reporting to support business decisions.
Coach and mentor the FP&A Manager to ensure seamless integration of historical data into budgets, forecasts, and strategic models.
Develop dashboards and KPIs tracking COGS, inventory turns, yield, and production costs, providing actionable insights to leadership.

Leadership & Collaboration:

Lead, coach, and develop the Accounting and Finance team to foster financial excellence, integrity, and accountability.
Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality and various departments to ensure financial and operational alignment.
Coach and develop the FP&A Manager to support the CEO in delivering comprehensive financial stewardship—balancing accuracy (Controller) with foresight (FP&A Manager).
Model our values by leading with transparency, teamwork, and a focus on continuous improvement.

Who You Are

You are a collaborative, hands-on Controller with a strong command of U.S. GAAP, cost accounting, and internal controls. Grounded in integrity and accountability, you build strong teams and scalable infrastructure that elevate both financial performance and operational excellence.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required. MBA preferred.
CPA, CMA, or other finance-related certification a plus.
Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years as Controller in the manufacturing industry.
Experience in consolidation (and elimination) of multi legal entities financial reporting.
Proven team building experience leading a team of more than 5.
Proven success implementing standard costing, inventory control, and internal accounting systems.
Experience managing financial audits, ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, or Dynamics), and cross-functional financial processes. Create or revise SOPs as needed, and work cross functionally in implementation of SOPs.
Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, cost accounting, and operational finance within a regulated manufacturing setting.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits also include a 401(k) plan with match, and sick and paid time off.