Controller (Retail)
$175000 - $230000 per year | Fort Worth, TX | On-site | Permanent
Take ownership of corporate accounting, lead high-performing teams, and make a direct impact on business growth in a hands-on leadership role reporting to the CFO!
A bit about us:
Our client is an established, privately held organization in the consumer goods and apparel industry, known for its strong market presence and commitment to quality. With a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture, they offer a dynamic environment where financial leaders can drive operational excellence, improve processes, and play an integral role in strategic business growth.
Why join us?
• Executive-Level Impact: Partner directly with the CFO and influence key financial and operational decisions. • Leadership & Growth: Lead and mentor multiple teams while driving process improvements and business expansion. • Competitive Compensation: Earn $180K+ with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a company-contributed 401(k). • Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a privately held business that values innovation, accountability, and hands-on leadership.
Job Details
Our client is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to lead accounting operations, develop high-performing teams, and support strategic business growth. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on financial leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys balancing day-to-day accounting responsibilities with high-level financial oversight.
Reporting directly to the CFO, you will play a key role in strengthening financial processes, improving operational efficiencies, and supporting long-term business objectives.
Corporate Controller – Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop cross-functional teams spanning corporate accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit, and customer service.
• Oversee corporate accounting operations, including general ledger management, account reconciliations, and journal entries. • Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP. • Identify and implement process improvements across accounting, financial reporting, payments, and collections. • Strengthen internal controls, enhance financial procedures, and promote operational best practices. • Coordinate financial audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors. • Oversee tax compliance and reporting requirements in collaboration with external advisors. • Partner with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives. • Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulations, and reporting requirements. • Provide financial guidance on contracts, insurance matters, and special projects. • Support organizational growth through financial analysis, strategic initiatives, and continuous improvement.
Corporate Controller – Required Qualifications
• Accounting leadership experience within consumer goods, wholesale distribution, retail, or a related industry. • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting best practices. • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop accounting teams. • Demonstrated success implementing process improvements and strengthening internal controls. • Experience working with accounting ERP systems. • Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and complex financial spreadsheets. • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. • Ability to balance strategic financial leadership with hands-on accounting responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications
• CPA designation and/or previous public accounting experience. • Accounting or financial leadership experience within apparel or related consumer product industries. • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and analysis (FP&A). • Background supporting growing, privately held, or multi-functional organizations.
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