Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Steven Douglas has been engaged on a fantastic Controller career opportunity in Dallas, Texas.

Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will lead the accounting function, strengthen the control environment, and support the reporting rigor expected of a public company. This is a high-visibility role for a hands-on accounting leader who thrives in a fast-moving, high-growth environment.

• Owns the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements.
• Prepares and reviews consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Designs, implements, and maintains internal controls appropriate for a public company, including SOX 404 compliance readiness.
• Oversees inventory accounting and cost of goods sold.
• Manages relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and the company's audit committee.
• Partners with the CFO and FP&A on board reporting, earnings materials, and investor-facing financial packages.
• Oversees technical accounting matters.
• Manages cash flow reporting, banking relationships, and compliance with any credit facility or lending covenants.
• Builds and mentors a growing accounting team, establishing scalable processes as transaction volume and product lines expand.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements specific to the firearms and ammunition retail industry as they pertain to financial reporting and inventory controls.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, with demonstrated ability to research and apply accounting standards independently.
• Public company experience strongly preferred
• Proven ability to build and lead an accounting team through periods of rapid growth.
• Strong systems aptitude.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to executive leadership.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA required.
• Public accounting background strongly preferred (Big 4 or large regional firm).
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including prior people management experience required.
• Retail, eCommerce, or consumer products industry experience strongly preferred.