Controller (US-REMOTE)

About Kindred Bravely

Trusted by millions of moms since 2015, Kindred Bravely thoughtfully designs award-winning maternity, postpartum, breastfeeding, and baby essentials that offer unparalleled comfort and intuitive function, allowing moms to feel supported, empowered, and more like themselves. In January 2026, Kindred Bravely acquired Storq, a fellow mom-founded brand celebrated for its stylish, thoughtfully designed maternity, nursing, and baby gear essentials. Together, the two brands support parents through every stage of early parenthood, from pregnancy through postpartum and into the toddler years and beyond. We're a lean, fast-moving team that values ownership, practical judgment, and getting things right the first time — finance included.

The Role

We're hiring a Controller to own U.S. accounting operations end-to-end including: general ledger, AP/AR, fixed assets, inventory, payroll accounting, tax compliance, and the financial close. This role will be primary owner of financial reporting integrity across the function. This is a hands-on role for someone who can both set the standard for technical accounting and do the work themselves when needed. We're a small team, not a large finance department with layers of staff to delegate to. You'll report directly to the COO/CFO and will partner closely on reporting, controls, and strategic support, while directly managing a small internal accounting team and a network of outside contractors who handle specific sub-functions (e.g., bookkeeping support, payroll, tax preparation).

A core part of this role is modernizing how the accounting function runs. We are seeking someone who actively uses AI tools to compress close timelines, automate reconciliations, catch anomalies, and produce cleaner reporting faster.

What You'll Do

Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations

- Lead all U.S. accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and inventory accounting across direct-to-consumer, wholesale, and marketplace (e.g., Amazon) channels.

- Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process to ensure timely, accurate reporting, including revenue recognition, accruals, and reconciliations.

- Own consolidated financial reporting and reconciliation processes; serve as the primary owner of financial reporting integrity, accuracy, and consistency.

- Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, documentation, and internal controls to support growth and scalability.

Inventory & Costing

- Ensure accuracy of inventory balances, cost structures, inventory reserves, and landed costs across our supplier and vendor base.

- Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to strengthen inventory controls, improve reporting accuracy, and support operational decision-making.

- Analyze cost variances, landed costs, and margin performance to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

- Drive continuous improvement in costing methodologies and inventory-related financial controls.

Payroll Administration & Accounting

- Manage payroll accounting, including reconciliations, benefit deductions, commissions, bonuses, and equity compensation accounting where applicable.

- Partner with People & Culture and our PEO to ensure payroll processes, systems, and controls support growth and compliance requirements.

Tax Compliance & Regulatory Reporting

- Oversee U.S. tax accounting activities, including sales and use tax, payroll tax, income tax support, property tax, and business licensing.

- Coordinate annual tax provisions and provide support to outside tax advisors and consultants.

- Ensure timely completion of payroll tax filings, indirect tax filings, and other regulatory reporting requirements.

Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls

- Lead annual financial statement audits or reviews, coordinating preparation, documenta