Controller

Fat Fender Garage; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fat Fender Garage, based in Gilbert, AZ, seeks a full-time on-site Controller to manage financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, accounting, and compliance. You will oversee payroll, AP/AR, and generate financial reports to support strategic decisions and margin improvements.

Requirements include ERP experience (ODOO), GAAP-ready records, and strong Excel skills. A Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance is required; CPA preferred but not required; manufacturing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis capabilities.
• Experience managing multiple P&Ls in a manufacturing setting.
• Advanced accounting principles, financial reporting, and tax regulation knowledge.
• Experience with job costing at both project and department levels.
• Multi-entity or multi-division P&L experience; ability to produce separate financials.
• Maintain updated inventory financials and month-end close processes.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Excel; detail-oriented and organized.
• Leadership and team management abilities; able to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, accounting, and regulatory compliance.
• Generate financial reports and supervise payroll, accounts payable and receivable.
• Analyze data to support strategic decisions and process improvements.
• Track EBITDA and manage margins across departments; cost control.
• Lead ERP implementation (ODOO) and maintain chart of accounts.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant, audit-ready financials and tax compliance.
• Monitor sales tax nexus and coordinate with tax advisers as needed.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

P&L management

Product costing

GAAP

ERP systems

Excel

Tax regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA certification preferred, not required

Tools

ODOO ERP

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Fat Fender Garage is a premier automotive restoration company specializing in classic trucks and SUVs, Coyote engine swaps, custom parts, new premium chassis, and high-quality hot rod restorations. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional craftsmanship and service, creating custom builds that celebrate the heritage of classic vehicles. Based in Gilbert, AZ, we are passionate about automotive innovation and take pride in our attention to detail, bringing unique and timeless designs to life.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site controller role based in Gilbert, AZ. The controller will oversee and manage financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, accounting, and compliance with regulatory standards. Responsibilities include generating financial reports, overseeing payroll, and supervising accounts payable and receivable activities. Additionally, the controller will analyze financial data to support strategic decision-making and contribute to process improvements that enhance the company’s financial health and efficiency. The role will include product and job costing, tracking the P&L of each department and controlling margin in all departments. The controller will be required maintain audit-ready GAAP financials, navigate our ERP software (ODOO) implementation currently underway, oversee chart of accounts, monitor sales tax nexus obligations and track EBITDA.

Qualifications

• Strong financial management skills including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Must have manufacturing experience and managing several P&L's
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and tax regulations
• Job costing experience-must have tracked costing at both the project and department level
• Multi-entity or multi-division P&L Experience, able to produce separate financials for different departments
• Maintain updated inventory financials
• Month-end close experience
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA certification preferred, not required
• Experience in the automotive or custom manufacturing industries is a plus