Controller

Who We Are:

Teton Ridge is a visionary force in Western sports, entertainment, media, and lifestyle, dedicated to growing the world of the American West to new fans. Our content and events engage a broad community of fans while preserving the traditions and legacy of the American West.

From large-scale events like The American Rodeo to The Cowboy Channel, short films, digital and print media, and social-first content, Teton Ridge tells the stories of the rich culture of the American West. Join us in shaping the future of Western sports and entertainment!

Who You Are:

We’re seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Controller to join our team. This individual will be responsible for managing our financial activities. Reporting to the VP, Finance, this role owns the daily and monthly accounting operations. This position is hybrid, operating out of our office in Fort Worth, Texas. The primary work schedule is 90% remote, 10% in-person.

What You'll Do:

• External Stakeholder Relations:
  • Collaborate with external auditors and tax consultants to maintain strong relationships and ensure compliance with reporting requirements
• Tax Management:
  • Lead the tax management function by managing an external tax advisory firm
  • Conversant in federal partnership tax returns,, state sales tax, multi-state employment, and nexus questions
  • Lead the 1099 process
• Audit Management:
  • Lead the annual audit process by managing the audit firm
  • Manage the annual audit as the primary day-to-day contact; coordinate PBC lists, schedules, and issue resolution
• Transformational Projects:
  • Making things automated and efficient while strengthening our internal controls
• Financial Reporting and Month-End Close:
  • Manage all month, quarter, and year-end closing activities, overseeing the full schedule and task delegation to ensure timely delivery of financial statements to the VP, Finance.
  • Lead intercompany and multi-entity consolidations within NetSuite, maintaining the structural integrity of the chart of accounts and subsidiary mappings.
  • Author technical accounting documentation and oversee compliance for ASC 606 revenue recognition and ASC 926 content cost management, including necessary impairment reviews.
• Team Mentorship:
  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Experience growing and mentoring senior accounting level professionals

How You Will Succeed:

• Deep understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting techniques. 
• Capability to think critically and develop comprehensive financial strategies aligned with business objectives. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively present complex financial information to senior management and stakeholders. 
• Experience in any of the following industries preferred but not necessary: media, entertainment, live events, subscription businesses, or content/film cost accounting 
• Examples of using AI to improve accounting processes will be considered a differentiator 

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in good standing
• Deep working fluency in NetSuite or a similar ERP — comfortable in the chart of accounts, subsidiary and consolidation setup, saved searches, and reporting, not just consuming outputs from it. 
• 8+ years experience with demonstrated increasing responsibility

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Teton Ridge we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience 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.

EEO STATEMENT

Teton Ridge is an equal opportunity employer. We are passionately committed to equitable hiring and boldly dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Women, people of color, including bilingual and bicultural individuals, LGBTQ+ persons, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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- Correct inaccuracies in your personal information
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