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Corporate Controller
Company Overview:
- Our client is a high-growth, private equity-backed consumer brand operating within the apparel and retail industry, with a strong presence across eCommerce, retail stores, and wholesale distribution channels
- Headquartered in Dallas, TX, the company generates approximately $100M in revenue and continues to expand its footprint through a multi-channel go-to-market strategy
- The organization is known for its entrepreneurial culture, strong brand identity, and commitment to innovation, quality, and customer experience
- Leadership emphasizes ownership, accountability, and collaboration, creating an environment where employees are empowered to drive results and contribute to long-term growth
- The company continues to invest in systems, processes, and infrastructure to support scalability, financial visibility, and operational efficiency as it grows
Role Summary:
- Title: Controller
- Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
- Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid – 3 days in office / 2 days remote)
- Team Involvement: Leads a small accounting team (2 direct reports) and partners cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Merchandising, Supply Chain, and external partners
- Primary Focus: Own all accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit processes while serving as a strategic partner to leadership in a high-growth retail environment
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the full-cycle accounting function, including month-end close, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Prepare and deliver accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
- Oversee weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting, providing insights into business performance and key drivers
- Partner closely with the CFO and private equity stakeholders to support financial reporting, analysis, and strategic initiatives
- Own inventory accounting processes across retail, eCommerce, and wholesale channels, ensuring accuracy and proper valuation
- Manage accounting for cost of goods sold, including manufacturing, procurement, duties, freight, and warehousing costs
- Establish and maintain strong internal controls across accounting processes including AP, AR, cash management, and inventory
- Oversee annual audit process and coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors to ensure compliance
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, including ASC 606 (revenue recognition) and ASC 842 (leases)
- Support tax compliance efforts including sales & use tax, income tax, and other statutory reporting requirements
- Monitor cash flow, support forecasting efforts, and provide proactive insights on liquidity needs
- Improve and optimize financial systems, processes, and reporting capabilities within NetSuite and related tools
- Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while fostering a collaborative and accountable team environment
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting required
- CPA required; Big 4 or public accounting background strongly preferred
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities
- Prior experience in multi-site retail, apparel, eCommerce, or consumer products environments required
- Strong expertise in inventory accounting and cost accounting within product-based businesses
- Hands-on leader willing to operate both strategically and tactically in a lean team environment
- Experience working in private equity-backed companies or fast-growth environments preferred
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
- Experience with NetSuite required; strong Excel skills
- Excellent communication skills with ability to partner across all levels of the organization
- Strong business acumen with ability to connect financial performance to operational drivers
Compensation & Benefits:
- Target base compensation range: $155K–$175K
- Bonus: 20% annual performance incentive
- Equity: Equity participation included
- Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and standard corporate benefits
- Work Environment: Hybrid work model with high visibility to executive leadership and private equity stakeholders
Selling Points:
- Opportunity to step into a true #1 accounting role within a high-growth, premium consumer brand
- Direct exposure to CFO and private equity ownership, with meaningful influence on business decisions
- Hands-on leadership role with ownership of the full accounting function in a dynamic, scaling environment
- Strong blend of strategic and operational responsibilities, including inventory, margin, and cost optimization
- High-impact position within a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
- Ideal for a Controller who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants to build, improve, and scale accounting processes within a growing retail organization
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Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis. Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in connection with the recruitment process for this position.
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