Controller

UPLIFT Desk•Austin, TX

16d•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 seeking an experienced Controller to join our growing Finance team. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role will serve as the day-to-day operational leader of the accounting function while partnering closely to maintain the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of the company's financial operations. This position combines strong technical accounting expertise with people leadership. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable leading an accounting team, managing day-to-day finance operations, improving processes, and collaborating with leadership to support the continued growth of the business.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience leading accounting or finance teams.
Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing accounting or finance teams.
Hands-on NetSuite ERP experience with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and month-end close processes.

Nice To Haves

CPA license or CPA candidate.
Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or e-commerce environments.
Experience with inventory and cost accounting.
Experience improving accounting processes, automation, or internal controls.
Experience scaling accounting operations within a growing organization.

Responsibilities

Partner closely with the Director of Finance to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial records.
Lead, coach, develop, and hold the Accounting team accountable for delivering accurate, timely, and high-quality financial results.
Manage the day-to-day operations of the Finance department.
Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule while partnering with Human Resources.
Recruit, hire, onboard, develop, and manage Finance team members to support departmental growth and business needs.
Maintain accurate financial records and assist with month-end and year-end close.
Review reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules to ensure accounting accuracy.
Help establish scalable accounting processes, documentation, and cross-training.
Collaborate with Operations, HR, Purchasing, and Executive Leadership to support company initiatives.
Perform additional accounting and finance responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Finance.

Benefits

A merit-based environment that rewards growth and accomplishment regardless of seniority
Generous paid time off
4% 401K company matching with instant vesting (after one year)
Excellent group health insurance available to employees and dependents, including domestic partners (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