Assistant Controller

Summary

Join a leading Texas-based company specializing in high-end comfort products and home accessories as their Assistant Controller. This remote position (with occasional travel within central Texas required) offers a unique blend of core controllership functions and forward-thinking financial leadership. You will oversee all aspects of accounting, financial planning, and analysis, leading and mentoring a direct report. As a key member of the leadership team, you will collaborate across departments to support growth, operational efficiency, and profitability. This role requires a strong financial background and leadership experience. Apply today to be part of something extraordinary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in finance, accounting, and leadership roles
• Expertise in cost and inventory accounting within a manufacturing environment
• Proven ability to manage monthly close processes for mid-market organizations
• Strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and GL management
• Comprehensive knowledge of state and federal tax compliance

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Develop and maintain financial models for data-driven decision-making
• Provide actionable insights on financial performance against plans
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and assess progress toward targets
• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts for growth and operations
• Collaborate with department heads to ensure budgets align with performance
• Set standard costs and reconcile variances across sales, marketing, procurement, and production
• Conduct sensitivity analyses to evaluate various financial scenarios
• Oversee the accurate recording of all financial transactions
• Manage month-end close processes, including reconciliations and accruals
• Ensure smooth accounts payable, receivable, and payroll operations
• Maintain and enhance internal control policies and procedures
• Streamline and optimize existing tools and processes over time
• Proactively identify and mitigate financial risks
• Oversee cash flow and working capital to support ongoing growth
• Forecast short- and mid-term cash needs and optimize financial resources
• Partner with leadership to develop long-term financial strategies
• Perform scenario analyses to guide high-level decision-making
• Present insights and recommendations during board meetings
• Collaborate with external partners to ensure accurate tax planning and compliance
• Oversee timely and precise filing of tax returns, with experience in consumer sales tax compliance preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA/CPA
• Hands-on experience with CTEC or ERP systems
• Familiarity with e-commerce and Amazon Seller Central
• Financial statement audit experience

Benefits

Remote position with occasional travel required within central Texas