Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Position Summary
At UPLIFT Desk, we’re not just building ergonomic workstations—we’re shaping how people work and live. As the ecommerce industry leader in height-adjustable desks, we’ve grown by delivering innovative, customer-focused solutions that promote health, productivity, and well-being. Our success is rooted in our core values:
Customer Obsession, Innovation, Accountability, and Results Oriented.

Are you a finance leader ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment? We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Controller to lead our accounting and financial operations. This role is ideal for a seasoned Controller looking for a new challenge or an ambitious finance professional from public accounting ready to step into industry leadership.

This position is critical to our strategic success, overseeing the integrity of financial data, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving process improvements across the organization. You’ll play a key role in managing complex inventory and supply chain accounting, while leading and developing a high-performing finance team. You will also serve as a trusted advisor to business partners, providing financial insight that supports decision-making and drives growth.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA or CMA preferred
• 5–10 years of progressive finance/accounting experience
• At least 2 years in a management or leadership role
• Strong technical understanding of US GAAP, inventory, and supply chain accounting
• Advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills, including data modeling and large dataset analysis
• Experience with ERP systems – Net Suite strongly preferred
• Familiarity with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments

• eCommerce or consumer products industry experience
• MBA or other advanced degree
• Background in public accounting (Big 4 or top regional firm)
• Proven success in scaling finance operations in a high-growth environment

• Lead all core accounting functions: general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, bank reconciliations, and monthly close
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with GAAP, providing insights to executive leadership
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial dashboards to support business planning
• Oversee inventory accounting, including valuation, cost of goods sold (COGS), and reconciliation processes
• Implement and maintain internal controls, ensuring financial integrity and safeguarding assets
• Act as a strategic finance partner, working closely with leaders across operations, supply chain, and sales to provide actionable insights
• Lead annual audits and coordinate with external auditors
• Mentor and grow the accounting team, cultivating a culture of excellence, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancement both in Finance and across the organization

• A merit-based environment that rewards growth and accomplishment regardless of seniority

• Generous paid time off

• 4% 401K company matching with instant vesting (after one year)

• Excellent group health insurance available to employees and dependents, including domestic partners (4 medical plans, 2 dental plans, and a vision plan to choose from)

• Flexible spending account (FSA) for health care and child care costs

• Company-paid & Supplementary Life Insurance;
  Long-term & Short-term disability

• Free UPLIFT Desk (after one year)

• 50% discount on all UPLIFT products

• Free healthy (and not so healthy) snacks and drinks

• On-the-job training and skills development

• A supportive and engaging work culture that promotes healthy living

• Compensation: DOE/Salary

• Type:
  Full-time

• Employee Status:
  Regular

• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm, 40 hours per week

• Location:
  
  Austin, Texas

As a fast growing, mid-sized Direct To Consumer (DTC) brand company, it’s our mission to deliver sincere, world-class customer service. We provide optimally designed, quality office solutions to customers. We focus on happier & healthier customers and employees!

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