Truewerk is hiring a Remote Controller

Job Description

TRUEWERK seeks a forward-thinking, highly motivated Controller based in Denver, CO to be a partner to the CFO on key financial aspects of the business. 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. CPA highly preferred.
• Experience with cost accounting and managing audits, financial consolidations, and reporting for detailed apparel or consumer products.
• 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. 
• Experience with a midsize high-growth company. 

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.

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.

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