Location: Durham, NC (In-Office)

Department: Finance & Accounting

Reports To: CFO

About Carpe

Carpe is the next generation of sweat care. We’re reimagining the antiperspirant industry by creating science-backed, effective products that make sweat a thing of the past. Founded by two sweaty guys, Carpe has grown into a thriving DTC brand with millions of loyal customers shopping through Amazon and our website. Our culture is fast-paced, data-driven, and deeply customer-obsessed—and we’re just getting started.

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Accountant & Financial Analyst who thrives in both the details of accounting and the insights of financial analysis. This hybrid role is perfect for someone with 2–4 years of progressive experience who wants exposure across accounting, retail finance, and FP&A. You’ll play a key role in managing day-to-day accounting, supporting month-end close, and driving analysis that informs strategic decisions in a high-growth CPG business. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the CFO, sales, and supply chain teams — giving you visibility and impact that’s hard to find in larger organizations.

What You’ll Do

Accounting & Reporting

- Own core accounting activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals - Support month-end close and preparation of internal financial reporting - Reconcile inventory transactions and analyze variances (shrink, cost, movement) - Ensure accuracy of retail purchase orders, invoices, and payment applications

Finance & Analysis

- Analyze retail sales and inventory data across multiple channels (Amazon, wholesale, DTC) - Support FP&A initiatives including forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis - Investigate and resolve deductions, chargebacks, and payment disputes with retail partners - Develop and maintain Excel-based models and dashboards for business insights

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Partner with sales, operations, and third-party brokers to resolve retail issues quickly - Serve as a finance point of contact for retail customers and internal teams - Provide ad hoc analysis to support business growth initiatives

Who You Are

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field - 2–4 years of experience in accounting, finance, or a hybrid role (CPG or retail industry preferred) - Strong knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas, charts) - Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Xero, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, or similar) - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills - Strong communication and interpersonal abilities — comfortable working across teams - Thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where you can wear many hats

Bonus If You Have

- Experience with trade promotion management or deduction handling - Exposure to supply chain finance or demand planning analytics

What You’ll Get

- Competitive salary based on experience - Health, vision, and dental coverage - Flexible PTO - A front-row seat to the growth of one of the most disruptive brands in body care

To apply directly to this role, please email jess@mycarpe.com your non-chatGPT pharagrah as to why you think you would be the best fit for this role! Applying via email is the only way to be considered for this role.