Controller

Company Description

TRUEWERK, based in Denver, Colorado, is reimagining life and work in the trades by engineering the world’s most technically-advanced, high-performance workwear. Today’s trade professionals rely on workwear that keeps them safe, comfortable, and capable of working at their best. By innovating technical fabrics that provide unmatched performance in hot weather or layer together in cold and inclement weather, TRUEWERK is proud to support the men and women across the trades who build tomorrow. TRUEWERK services customers in the US and Canada on TRUEWERK.com and Amazon, and outfits businesses via its enterprise uniform program. 

Job Description

TRUEWERK seeks a forward-thinking, highly motivated Controller with cost accounting and DTC / eCommerce experience based in Denver, CO to be a partner to our CFO. Encompassing a highly collaborative style and an operational and technological mindset, this person will support the elevation of the brand by developing and improving the accounting and reporting infrastructure for future growth.

Our ideal candidate will have demonstrated Controllership experience in the apparel, manufacturing, and/or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries to help us grow our people, processes, and systems to the next level

This individual will operate in a leadership capacity, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and working closely with the CEO, Director of FP&A, department heads, investors, lenders, and auditors. 

This position is based in Denver, CO with flexibility to work remotely based on business needs. 

Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000 per year base salary + bonus

What you’ll do

Financial Operations & Treasury Management

• Oversee daily accounting and treasury operations (receivables, payables, payroll, cost accounting, general accounting, and tax preparation).
• Maintain bank accounts, credit cards, control matrix, and authorized signers.
• Ensure payroll functions run smoothly, with timely and accurate payments in compliance with laws and regulations.
• Act as the daily point of contact for lenders, ensuring sufficient cash availability for near- and medium-term needs.
• Prepare and maintain rolling 12-month cash forecasts, with daily/weekly/monthly summaries as needed.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure books and records comply with GAAP, overseeing the monthly close process.
• Coordinate and prepare internal and external financial statements (including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statements, and Statements of Shareholders Equity).
• Develop and implement enhanced monthly financial reporting for department heads, providing insights on spending and performance versus budget.
• Provide financial and operational analysis, supporting an informed perspective for a strong internal business decision making process 
• Actively manage compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including taxes, banking, and audits.

Leadership, Audits & Process Improvement

• Lead annual financial audits, lender audits, workers' compensation audits, and other audits as required.
• Handle all aspects of the company’s risk management and insurance programs.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation within NetSuite (ERP system).
• Oversee and support a team of 3 in the Accounting Department, providing leadership that fosters trust, productivity, and career development.

Qualifications

Experience

• 7+ years of increasing leadership experience in Accounting & Finance with current or prior roles as Controller. 
• Direct, recent experience in eCommerce / DTC / Retail / Consumer Goods heavily preferred.
• CPA highly preferred.
• Experience working for a manufacturer and proficient in cost accounting and managing audits, financial consolidations, and reporting.
• Experience with a midsize high-growth company, ideally in the Apparel or Outdoor industry.
• 2+ years managing an Accounting team.
• Experience with financial reporting requirements.
• Experience in working with multiple legal entities, potentially internationally.
• Experience with a digitally native or digital environment. 

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and implementation, with proven experience developing and implementing system accounting processes and reporting.
• NetSuite experience is highly preferred.
• An expert in data analysis and proficient in both Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.

Key Characteristics

• Proven leadership within a high performing business and experience scaling within a growth-oriented business.
• Ability to roll up your sleeves and be hands on with accounting process creation, implementation and reporting. 
• Results driven leader who prioritizes partnership and team development. 

Work Location and Travel

• Employees in the Denver area work a hybrid schedule with some days spent in our office.
• All team members should have interest and ability to occasionally visit customers, partners, and industry events.
• Relocation assistance is not provided by Truewerk.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some candidates, including women and people of color, are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Truewerk we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience or education doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Additional Information

• 100% employer-paid employee Health Care coverage for Colorado employees with equivalent contribution to ICHRA for employees located outside Colorado
• 100% employer-paid employee Dental coverage plus optional Vision coverage, nationwide
• Affordable coverage for dependents and domestic partners
• Optional Truewerk-funded HSA account
• 401k with company match
• Employer-paid Group Term Life and AD&D insurance
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability coverage
• Optional Long-Term Disability coverage
• Automatic monthly Technology Stipend
• Flexible Vacation Policy - and we use it!
• Hybrid work schedule with monthly in-office collaboration time
• Yearly Bonus based on personal and company performance
• Free Calm app for meditation and sleep
• Workwear for you and discounts for friends and family 
• Fun, casual, open-office environment
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Truewerk is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, and local laws.

Applications for this role are expected to be accepted through October 11, 2024.