Remote Controller

Summary

Join a Texas-based market leader in high-end comfort products and home accessories as Controller, leading financial operations and strategy while reporting directly to the CEO.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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