Controller

Are You Ready to Drive Impact Beyond the Numbers?

Are you a hands-on financial leader ready to make an impact that goes beyond spreadsheets?  Do you excel at managing day-to-day financial operations while offering strategic insights for growth?  If you're a pro at balancing financial integrity with big-picture thinking, this Controller role is your chance to lead from the front and shape the financial success of a Texas-based market leader in high-end comfort products and home accessories.  Please note: This position is remote with occasional travel required within central Texas. To be considered, candidates must reside in the state of Texas

About the Position:

The Controller will report directly to the CEO and work closely with a fractional CFO, playing a vital role in safeguarding the financial health and integrity of the organization.  This position offers a unique blend of traditional controllership—including financial reporting, internal controls, and cost accounting—combined with strategic financial leadership.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader and doer, overseeing all aspects of accounting, financial planning, and analysis.  As part of the leadership team, the Controller will collaborate closely with other departments to support the company’s growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.  This role will also manage one direct report, providing leadership and mentorship.  Please note: This position is remote with occasional travel required within central Texas. To be considered, candidates must reside in the state of Texas

What You’ll Be Doing:
 

• Financial Reporting and Analysis:
  • Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
  • Develop and maintain financial models to generate insights and support leadership decision-making
  • Provide insightful commentary on key financial drivers vs. plan for senior management
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and track progress against targets
• General Ledger, Budgeting, and Forecasting:
  • Lead annual budgeting and manage ongoing forecasting for growth, operations, and supply chain
  • Collaborate with department heads to monitor, adjust, and align budgets with actual performance
  • Set standard costs per item during budget creation in coordination with procurement and manufacturing teams
  • Reconcile actuals vs. plan across sales, marketing, procurement, and production, identifying necessary mitigations
  • Conduct sensitivity analyses to assess the impact of different financial scenarios
• Accounting and Compliance:
  • Ensure accurate recording of financial transactions
  • Oversee the month-end close process, including reconciliations and accruals
  • Manage accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and payroll operations for smooth financial performance
• Internal Controls and Process Improvement: 
  • Maintain robust internal control policies and procedures
  • Master current processes in CTEC and guide the transition to better tools, modules, and processes over time 
  • Continuously assess and mitigate financial risks while driving process improvements
• Cash Management: 
  • Manage cash flow and working capital to support sustainable growth
  • Monitor daily cash positions and forecast short- and mid-term cash requirements
  • Optimize working capital by effectively managing receivables, payables, and cash flow
• Financial Strategy and Planning: 
  • Partner with the leadership team to develop mid and long-term financial strategies
  • Conduct scenario analyses to guide strategic decision-making. 
  • Prepare and present financial reports and recommendations for board meetings 
• Tax Management:
  • Oversee tax planning (federal, sales/use taxes) with external partners 
  • Ensure accurate and timely filing of all tax returns, ideally with experience in consumer product sales tax compliance

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field (MBA/CPA is a plus!)
• 7-10+ years of experience in accounting, finance, and audit, with leadership experience
• Expertise in cost and inventory accounting in a manufacturing environment
• Proven ability to lead monthly close processes for mid-market companies
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and GL management
• In-depth knowledge of state and federal tax compliance
• Hands-on experience with CTEC or ERP systems a plus
• Ecommerce or **Amazon Seller Central experience a plus
• Financial statement audit expertise a plus

If you're ready to bring your expertise and passion to a a prominent consumer products company, apply now and join us as we build something amazing—one smart decision at a time!

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