Assistant Controller

Burlebo
  • Austin, Texas
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Reports to: Controller

    Location: Austin, TX (In-Office)


    Overview

    This is a hands-on role for a builder, someone who enjoys creating structure, takes ownership of the

    numbers, and wants to play a meaningful part in scaling a company. This individual will own the monthly

    close and core accounting operations while helping shape the processes, systems, and standards that

    support continued growth.

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    Key Responsibilities

    Close & Reporting

    • Own and build the monthly close process, from checklist to delivered financials
    • Prepare accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements on a consistent monthly cadence
    • Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for all material entries
    • Build channel-level and operational reporting that supports decision-making

    Revenue, Inventory & COGS

    • Manage revenue recognition across e-commerce, wholesale, and retail channels
    • Own Accounts Receivable from start to finish
    • Own inventory accounting and COGS, including landed cost tracking
    • Partner with operations to maintain accurate inventory and margin reporting

    Accounting Operations

    • Manage Balance Sheet reconciliations
    • Oversee bank feed coding, reconciliations, and GL postings
    • Maintain the chart of accounts and general ledger integrity
    • Daily AP processing
    • Accounting Point of Contact for customers, vendors, and employees


    Qualifications

    • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a senior position
    • Public Accounting experience is a huge plus
    • CPA or CPA-eligible preferred
    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
    • Experience within consumer, retail, apparel, or inventory-driven businesses strongly preferred
    • Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and accrual-basis accounting
    • Strong working knowledge of Accounts Receivable
    • Proficiency in QuickBooks Online; experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP a plus
    • Highly detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment
    • Strong ownership mentality around deadlines, accuracy, and documentation


    Why This Role

    • Opportunity to partner with leadership and own the accounting foundation of a high-growth brand
    • Huge potential for growth
    • Hands on experience building and scaling the accounting function at a high-growth brand
    • An environment that values accountability, ownership, and getting things done

    Benefits + Perks

    • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
    • 401(k) with employer match
    • Paid parental leave
    • Paid vacation and sick time
    • Generous employee discount
    • Annual company offsites


    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAustin, Texas

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounts Payableunmatched
    • Accounts Receivableunmatched
    • Accrual-Basis Accountingunmatched
    • Balance Sheetunmatched
    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
    • Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)unmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Decision Supportunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
    • Intuit Quickbooksunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Inventory Reportsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • NetSuiteunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Public Accountingunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Retailunmatched
    • Retail Channelunmatched
    • Revenue Managementunmatched
    • Revenue Recognitionunmatched
    • Support Documentationunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Wholesale Industryunmatched
    • eCommerceunmatched

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