Assistant Controller

Burlebo; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Burlebo is a growing brand in men's outdoor clothing, anchored in Austin, TX. This hands-on Controller will own the monthly close and core accounting operations, shaping processes, systems, and standards to scale the business.

Reporting to the Controller, you will manage revenue, inventory, COGS, AR, AP, reconciliations, and the general ledger while driving GAAP-compliant reporting and strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a senior position.
• Experience within consumer, retail, apparel, or inventory-driven businesses strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and accrual-basis accounting.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close process, from checklist to delivered financials.
• Prepare accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements on a consistent monthly cadence.
• Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for all material entries.
• Build channel-level and operational reporting that supports decision-making.
• Manage Balance Sheet reconciliations and GL postings.
• Daily AP processing; Accounting contact for customers, vendors, and employees.

Skills

US GAAP

Accounts Receivable

Inventory accounting

COGS

QuickBooks Online

NetSuite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or CPA-eligible

Tools

NetSuite

QuickBooks Online

Job description

BURLEBO is a growing brand in men's outdoor clothing, dedicated to providing high-quality, durable, and stylish gear for the Athlete, the Outdoors, and the Family. We are passionate about innovation, sustainability, and performance-driven apparel that empowers our team and customers to explore the great outdoors with confidence.

Reports to: Controller

Location: Austin, TX (In-Office)

Overview

This is a hands-on role for a builder, someone who enjoys creating structure, takes ownership of the numbers, and wants to play a meaningful part in scaling a company. This individual will own the monthly close and core accounting operations while helping shape the processes, systems, and standards that

• Own and build the monthly close process, from checklist to delivered financials
• Prepare accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements on a consistent monthly cadence
• Maintain supporting schedules and documentation for all material entries
• Build channel-level and operational reporting that supports decision-making

Revenue, Inventory & COGS

• Manage revenue recognition across e-commerce, wholesale, and retail channels
• Own Accounts Receivable from start to finish
• Own inventory accounting and COGS, including landed cost tracking
• Partner with operations to maintain accurate inventory and margin reporting

Accounting Operations

• Manage Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Oversee bank feed coding, reconciliations, and GL postings
• Maintain the chart of accounts and general ledger integrity
• Daily AP processing
• Accounting Point of Contact for customers, vendors, and employees

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a senior position
• Public Accounting experience is a huge plus
• CPA or CPA-eligible preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Experience within consumer, retail, apparel, or inventory-driven businesses strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and accrual-basis accounting
• Strong working knowledge of Accounts Receivable
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online; experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP a plus
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable operating in a dynamic environment
• Strong ownership mentality around deadlines, accuracy, and documentation

Why This Role

• Opportunity to partner with leadership and own the accounting foundation of a high-growth brand
• Hands on experience building and scaling the accounting function at a high-growth brand
• An environment that values accountability, ownership, and getting things done