Controller

Trailer Boss; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Long-term growth opportunities

Direct collaboration with leadership

Job summary

Trailer Boss, located in Salt Lake City, Utah, is seeking a Controller to lead financial operations across multiple retail locations. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in finance, particularly in inventory-heavy retail environments, and be capable of enhancing the company's financial infrastructure.

This role offers competitive compensation and significant opportunities for growth within a dynamic and entrepreneurial company.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing month-end close and accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations across multiple retail locations.
• Manage month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Build and improve accounting processes and operational workflows.
• Develop store-level KPI reporting for leadership.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Operational finance

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Education

5+ years of accounting or finance experience

CPA designation is a plus

Tools

ERP systems

Retail accounting systems

Job description

Salary

$85,000 - $110,000 base + performance bonus

About Trailer Boss

Trailer Boss is a fast-growing, multi-location trailer retailer focused on delivering a better retail experience in an industry that has historically lacked modernization. We specialize in heavy‑duty, American‑made trailers and serve customers across the Pacific Northwest and beyond through a growing network of retail locations.

As the business continues to expand into new markets, Trailer Boss is investing heavily in operations, systems, digital infrastructure, and customer experience to build a category‑defining retail platform for the trailer industry.

We operate at the intersection of retail, logistics, inventory management, financing, and service, creating a dynamic environment with significant opportunities for operational and financial impact.

Role Description

We’re looking for a highly driven and operationally‑minded Controller to help build and scale the financial infrastructure of Trailer Boss. This role will oversee core accounting operations across multiple locations while helping leadership improve visibility, reporting, controls, and financial decision‑making as the company grows.

This is not a traditional back‑office accounting position. The ideal candidate understands how finance supports operations in an inventory‑heavy, multi‑location retail business and is excited to help build scalable systems and processes in a fast‑moving environment.

The Controller will work closely with ownership and leadership on everything from month‑end close and inventory management to forecasting, reporting, and operational improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations across multiple retail locations
• Manage month‑end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Build and improve accounting processes, controls, and operational workflows
• Maintain accurate inventory, flooring, and cost accounting oversight
• Develop store‑level KPI reporting and financial visibility for leadership
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Coordinate with external accounting partners, tax professionals, and lenders
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and commission structures
• Support system implementations and operational scaling initiatives
• Partner cross‑functionally with sales, operations, service, and leadership teams
• Help establish scalable financial infrastructure to support continued expansion

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience, preferably within multi‑location retail, dealership, automotive, RV, powersports, equipment, or inventory‑heavy businesses
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and operational finance
• Experience managing month‑end close and building accounting processes
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced and evolving environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally with operational teams
• Experience with ERP, DMS, or retail accounting systems is preferred
• CPA designation is a plus, but not required

Why This Role?

• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a rapidly growing business
• High ownership and visibility across the organization
• Direct collaboration with ownership and senior leadership
• Significant opportunity for long‑term growth and advancement
• Dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with the ability to make meaningful impact