Controller

UPLIFT Desk•Austin, TX

9h•$130,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

At UPLIFT Desk, we’re not just building ergonomic workstations—we’re shaping how people work and live. As the ecommerce industry leader in height-adjustable desks, we’ve grown by delivering innovative, customer-focused solutions that promote health, productivity, and well-being. Our success is rooted in our core values: Customer Obsession, Innovation, Accountability, and Results-Oriented. We are looking for a hands-on Controller who thrives in a product-driven, inventory-intensive environment. This role will own the integrity of our financial operations and partner closely with operations and supply chain leaders to drive accuracy, visibility, and growth. This position is critical to our strategic success, ensuring regulatory compliance, strengthening internal controls, and driving process improvements across the organization. You’ll play a key role in managing complex inventory and supply chain accounting while leading and developing a high-performing finance team. You will also serve as a trusted advisor to business partners, providing financial insight that supports decision-making and drives growth.

Requirements

NetSuite experience required, including hands-on experience in inventory and multi-entity environments
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5–10 years of progressive finance/accounting experience
At least 2 years in a management or leadership role
Strong technical understanding of US GAAP, inventory, and supply chain accounting
Advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills, including data modeling and large dataset analysis, with experience using BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA preferred
ecommerce or consumer products industry experience
MBA or other advanced degree
Background in public accounting (Big 4 or top regional firm)
Proven success in scaling finance operations in a high-growth environment

Responsibilities

Lead all core accounting functions: general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, bank reconciliations, and monthly close
Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with GAAP, providing insights to executive leadership
Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial dashboards to support business planning
Oversee inventory accounting, including valuation, cost of goods sold (COGS), and reconciliation processes
Implement and maintain internal controls, ensuring financial integrity and safeguarding assets
Act as a strategic finance partner, working closely with leaders across operations, supply chain, and sales to provide actionable insights
Lead annual audits and coordinate with external auditors
Mentor and grow the accounting team, cultivating a culture of excellence, efficiency, and continuous improvement
Identify opportunities for automation and process enhancement both in finance and across the organization

Benefits

A merit-based environment that rewards growth and accomplishment regardless of seniority
Generous paid time off
4% 401(k) company matching with instant vesting (after one year)
Excellent group health insurance available to employees and dependents, including domestic partners (1 medical plan, 2 dental plans, and a vision plan to choose from)
Flexible spending account (FSA) for health care and child care costs
Company-paid & Supplementary Life Insurance; Long-term & Short-term disability
Free UPLIFT Desk (after one year)
50% discount on all UPLIFT products
Free healthy (and not so healthy) snacks and drinks
On-the-job training and skills development
A supportive and engaging work culture that promotes healthy living