Controller - eCommerce

• **Controller – eCommerce**
• **Job Description**
• **About KELTEC**
• **Powering Reliability. Driving Performance. Building Careers.**
• **At KELTEC, we are more than a filtration company. We are a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and industry experts dedicated to helping our customers keep their operations running. Since 1982, KELTEC has designed, manufactured, and distributed high-quality filtration and component solutions that support critical industrial systems around the world. Our products serve compressed air, air treatment, hydraulics, refrigeration, gas, and vacuum applications, helping customers maximize uptime and reduce operating costs.**
• **Headquartered in Northeast Ohio, KELTEC has grown into a leading manufacturer with multiple fulfillment centers, manufacturing operations, and a global customer base. We combine OEM-equivalent quality, engineering expertise, and outstanding customer service to deliver reliable solutions that customers can trust.**
• **Position Summary**
• We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented Controller to lead the accounting and financial reporting functions of our growing B2C eCommerce business. This position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of accounting operations, financial reporting, inventory accounting, internal controls, and compliance. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, a hands-on approach, and experience working in a fast-paced consumer products or eCommerce environment.
• Experience with B2C eCommerce businesses, including high-volume transactions, online marketplaces, fulfillment operations, and direct-to-consumer sales, is strongly preferred.
• **Duties/ Responsibilities**
• Financial Reporting & Accounting
• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, payroll, and inventory accounting.
• Manage and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with U.S.

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• Analyze financial results, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to management.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning activities.
• eCommerce & Operational Finance
• Oversee accounting for direct-to-consumer sales channels, online marketplaces, and payment processors.
• Manage revenue recognition, customer refunds, returns, discounts, promotions, chargebacks, and fulfillment-related costs.
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation, costing, and reconciliation across multiple locations and fulfillment centers.
• Monitor key performance indicators including sales, gross margin, customer acquisition costs, and working capital.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, sales, and marketing teams to improve processes and business performance.
• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies.
• Oversee sales tax compliance and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local financial regulations.
• Lead and develop the accounting team.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to support business growth and scalability.
• Participate in ERP implementations, system enhancements, and business integration projects.
• Act as a strategic business partner to the CFO and executive leadership team.
• **Qualifications**
• **Required**
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience managing month-end close, audits, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• **Preferred**
• CPA designation preferred.
• Experience in B2C eCommerce, consumer products, retail, or omnichannel environments.
• Strong inventory and cost accounting experience.
• Experience with Shopify, Amazon, Walmart Marketplace, or similar eCommerce platforms.
• Experience managing sales and use tax compliance across multiple states.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Odoo, Brightpearl, NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle.
• Proven ability to scale accounting processes in a high-growth environment.
• **Normal Working Hours and Conditions:**
• Core business hours are generally 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. However, this position may require work to be performed outside of normal business hours based on Company operations.
• **Physical Requirements:**
• Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting including verbally communicating, seeing and hearing to exchange information and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard. Daily physical functions include standing, sitting and walking for prolonged periods of time and occasionally stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and twisting. The employee may engage in lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling light to moderate amounts of weight up to 50 pounds. The position also requires the operation of office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement.