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Controller (Retail)

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  • Fort Worth, TX
  • $175,000–$230,000 Per Year
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Job Description

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!

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Salary: $175,000 - $230,000 per year

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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Numbers & Facts

LocationFort Worth, TX
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$175,000–$230,000 Per Year
Company Size100 to 499 employees
Year Founded2018
Websitehttp://www.jobot.com

About Company

Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. By combining AI-powered technology with the expertise of Jobot Pros, our experienced recruiters, we help you find career opportunities that align with your goals and values.

Founded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection.  As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Softwareunmatched
  • Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
  • Accounts Payableunmatched
  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Apparel Industryunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Business Growthunmatched
  • Business Operationsunmatched
  • Business Supportunmatched
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Credit and Collectionsunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Distribution Servicesunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Entrepreneurshipunmatched
  • External Auditunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Auditunmatched
  • Financial Controlunmatched
  • Financial Managementunmatched
  • Financial Operationsunmatched
  • Financial Planningunmatched
  • Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)unmatched
  • Financial Proceduresunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Strategyunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Insuranceunmatched
  • Journal Entriesunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Operational Improvementunmatched
  • Operational Strategyunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Pivot Tablesunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Public Accountingunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Regulatory Reportsunmatched
  • Retailunmatched
  • Spreadsheetsunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • Tax Regulationsunmatched
  • Tax Reportingunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Vlookupsunmatched
  • Wholesale Industryunmatched

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