Corporate Controller

Location: Coppell, Texas 

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

AO Swag specializes in online store solutions and branded merchandise for corporations, colleges, Greek organizations, and K-12 schools. We offer incredible customization and decoration on-demand with no inventory requirements and industry-best lead times.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate Controller to lead the financial operations of our manufacturing and distribution company. This role is responsible for overseeing all accounting functions, ensuring strong financial controls, and providing strategic financial insights to drive profitability and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cost accounting, standard costing, and purchase price variance (PPV) analysis, along with strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

What You’ll Be Doing

Financial Leadership & Strategy:

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, financial reporting, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll.
• Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Partner with executive leadership to drive financial strategy and support business growth initiatives.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes to optimize profitability and cash flow.

Cost Accounting & Financial Analysis:

• Manage cost accounting processes to ensure accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and margin analysis.
• Oversee standard costing setup and ensure proper tracking of purchase price variances (PPV) and other cost fluctuations.
• Conduct financial and operational analyses to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive process improvements.
• Monitor manufacturing and distribution costs to improve efficiency and profitability.

Operational & Compliance Oversight:

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Manage external audits, tax filings, and financial compliance requirements.
• Oversee inventory accounting, including cycle counts and reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Implement best practices in financial controls and risk management.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Lead and mentor the accounting team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Work closely with operations, supply chain, and sales teams to ensure financial alignment with business objectives.
• Communicate financial insights and recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance and accounting functions.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred
• 7-10 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within manufacturing or distribution.
• Strong expertise in cost accounting, standard costing, and purchase price variance (PPV) analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial insights to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to think strategically while maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience leading accounting teams and driving process improvements.

Why Join Us?

• Be a key financial leader in a growing manufacturing and distribution company.
• Work with a collaborative and forward-thinking leadership team.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and professional growth opportunities.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance Statement

AO Swag is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Employment is contingent upon meeting job-related requirements, including background screening and authorization to work in the United States.