Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Controller

Reports to:

President & CEO

Location:

Austin, TX (In-Office)

We are a fast-growing, Austin-based apparel brand built on grit, authenticity, and a passion for the outdoor and sporting lifestyle. Known for performance-driven product and a strong, entrepreneurial culture, we are in an exciting phase of growth and is building the operational foundation to scale. They are seeking a hands-on, high-impact Controller to own and build the financial and accounting infrastructure of the business.

This is a critical, in-office leadership role for a builder
. Someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys creating structure, and wants to play a meaningful role in shaping the future of a growing brand.

The Controller will own the end-to-end accounting and financial operations function and will be responsible for building scalable systems, processes, and controls to support our next phase of growth. This is both a strategic and hands-on role, partnering closely with leadership while also ensuring the day-to-day financial engine runs cleanly and accurately.

• Financial Infrastructure & Systems
  • Efficiently map and maintain the chart of accounts
  • Assess current system capabilities and recommend improvements across inventory management, procurement, leases, contract management, and reporting infrastructure
  • Establish proper procurement and inventory management practices
  • Build scalable accounting and finance infrastructure to support growth
• Close, Reporting & GAAP
  • Build and own an appropriate monthly financial statement close process
  • Develop GAAP‑compliant financial statements, including full footnote support
  • Document accounting positions and policies for audit and compliance purposes, including revenue recognition, leases, CECL, capitalization policy, and inventory accounting
  • Establish and maintain a robust internal control framework that fits today’s business and scales with future requirements
• Strategic Finance & Business Insight
  • Develop and manage monthly board reporting packages, creating a strong cadence for current needs and future creditor requirements
  • Own and build forecasting for operational run‑rate analysis, liquidity and cash flow projections, working capital analysis, spend analysis, segmented reporting, and real estate analysis for future footprint growth

$120,000 - $170,000 a year