Controller

TOPO DESIGNS LLC•Denver, CO

6d•$100,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Topo Designs is looking for a Controller to own the day-to-day accounting operations of the company and serve as the financial backbone of our finance team. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who brings both technical accounting depth and the organizational rigor to keep a growing consumer brand’s books clean, accurate, and audit-ready. You’ll report to the VP of Operations and work closely with leadership across the company to deliver timely financial information that drives better decisions.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in consumer products, retail, or branded goods
Strong working knowledge of GAAP and experience managing a full-cycle accounting close
Hands-on NetSuite experience preferred; comfort owning systems and driving process improvements
Experience managing AP, AR, payroll, and banking functions in a multi-channel business
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to zoom out and communicate financial results clearly to non-finance stakeholders
Collaborative, low-ego leadership style; you build trust through consistency and follow-through
Comfort operating in an entrepreneurial environment where you’re building infrastructure, not just maintaining it

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred
public accounting background a strong plus

Responsibilities

Own the month-end and year-end close process — ensuring it’s completed accurately, on time, and well-documented
Maintain and enforce the company’s accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely processing and collections
Manage payroll processing in coordination with HR, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Maintain the chart of accounts, general ledger integrity, and an orderly accounting filing system
Perform and oversee periodic bank reconciliations and ensure all required debt payments are made on time
Produce timely, accurate, and complete financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
Develop and track financial and operational metrics; calculate variances from budget and report material issues to leadership
Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process, including maintaining management cost reports
Provide financial analyses to support capital investment decisions, pricing strategy, and contract negotiations
Coordinate with external auditors for the annual audit; prepare all supporting schedules and documentation
Monitor debt levels and compliance with any debt covenants
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements, including tax filings
Own accounting operations within NetSuite — ensuring data integrity, clean processes, and effective use of the platform
Lead and develop the accounting team, providing coaching, clarity, and accountability
Identify and implement process improvements that increase the efficiency and scalability of the finance function