Controller

AuditFriendly Careers • Mustang Ridge, Texas • Full Time

Posted on Fri, Sep 11, 2026

Job Title: Controller
Location: Mustang Ridge, TX
Work Arrangement: On-site
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Opportunity
We are hiring a hands-on Controller to take ownership of day-to-day accounting, month-end close, client billing, reconciliations, and financial reporting for a growing Central Texas operations and commerce business.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager who is ready to take broader ownership of accounting operations and work closely with leadership, operations, and an outside CFO advisor.
Our accounting system is QuickBooks Online (QBO), and your initial focus will be establishing dependable accounting processes, accurate books, timely billing, and a consistent monthly close.
What You'll Own
QuickBooks Online & Month-End Close

Maintain the general ledger and prepare journal entries and accruals.
Own and maintain a monthly close calendar.
Reconcile bank, credit card, payment processor, and balance-sheet accounts.
Maintain clear and organized supporting documentation.
Manage intercompany accounting across affiliated entities.
Prepare year-end schedules in coordination with external accounting advisors.

Client Billing & Settlements

Prepare and review client invoices in QuickBooks Online.
Validate billing against agreed rates, service activity, and billing schedules.
Investigate missing, unusual, or incorrect billing items.
Work with operations to resolve billing exceptions.
Prepare client settlements and reconcile related balances.
Partner with account managers on billing questions, collections, and corrections.

Accounts Payable, Payroll & Controls

Manage vendor invoices, coding, approvals, and payment schedules.
Coordinate payroll inputs and processing.
Review payroll accuracy and reconcile payroll-related accounts.
Maintain practical accounting, payment, and close controls.
Support sales-tax filings and reconciliations.
Coordinate complex tax and accounting matters with external advisors.

Inventory & Financial Reporting

Work with operations to reconcile inventory and cost of goods sold.
Maintain accounting records related to client-owned merchandise.
Produce monthly:
- Profit & Loss statements
- Balance Sheets
- Cash Flow reports
- Accounts Receivable reports
- Accounts Payable reports
Explain material financial changes to leadership.
Support budget comparisons, cash planning, and margin analysis.

Invoicing Automation
As an automated invoicing workflow is implemented, you will partner with data and operations teams to:

Define billing validation checks.
Review generated invoice data against source activity.
Identify and resolve exceptions.
Review and approve invoice amounts before invoices are issued through QBO.

Your primary responsibility will be accounting accuracy, controls, and review. Technical development will be supported by the data team.
Your First 90 Days
During your first three months, you will:

Learn the company's clients and accounting workflows.
Establish a reliable month-end close and billing calendar.
Take ownership of recurring reconciliations.
Improve the consistency and timeliness of financial reporting.
Identify and prioritize practical accounting process improvements with leadership.

What We're Looking For
Required

Hands-on accounting experience with responsibility for:
- Month-end close
- Account reconciliations
- Financial statements
Current proficiency with QuickBooks Online.
Strong understanding of accrual accounting.
Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Understanding of practical accounting controls.
Strong Excel skills, including:
- Lookups
- Pivot tables
- Data reconciliation
Excellent attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.
Ability to work on-site in Mustang Ridge, TX.

Nice to Have — Not Required

E-commerce or merchandise industry experience.
Fulfillment or inventory accounting experience.
Client settlement experience.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
CPA or CMA certification.
Experience with Shopify, ShipHero, Avalara, or similar systems.
Power Query experience.
BigQuery familiarity.
Experience reviewing automated finance or billing workflows.

Why Join Us?

Take meaningful ownership of the accounting function.
Work directly with company leadership.
Receive support and guidance from an outside CFO advisor.
Join a growing business operating at the intersection of commerce, creative brands, and music.
Help improve accounting processes and systems as the company grows.

AuditFriendly salary estimate

The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $110,000–$170,000 per year (median ~$136,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.

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