Financial Controller

1LUX; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Unlimited PTO and holidays

Wellness benefit

Professional development assistance

Job summary

1LUX is seeking a hands-on Controller to own financial operations across four subsidiaries and lead a Senior Accountant plus part-time AP support. You will work with ownership on reporting, consolidations, and process improvements to scale our growing, multi-brand organization.

This role emphasizes multi-entity accounting, ERP optimization in NetSuite, and ongoing process improvements with an eye toward AI-enabled efficiency.

Qualifications

• Progressive accounting experience including 3–5 years in Controller roles.
• Experience managing multi-entity accounting across subsidiaries.
• Hands-on NetSuite experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end and year-end close across four subsidiaries.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements for holding company and subsidiaries.
• Oversee AP/AR, payroll, and general ledger functions.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting with leadership and partners.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and reporting for the group.
• Lead and mentor Senior Accountant and AP specialist.
• Optimize NetSuite configurations for multi-entity operations.
• Communicate with owners/partners on financial performance.
• Implement process improvements and AI tools for efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-entity accounting

People management

Communication with owners/partners

Process improvement

AI in accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

CPA (preferred)

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

1LUX is a holding company overseeing four lighting-related subsidiaries, with combined annual revenue of approximately $24 million. Our portfolio of brands is supported by a lean, high-performing team of 19 employees and 4 partners. We're looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Controller to own the financial operations across our subsidiary structure and help build the infrastructure to support continued growth.

The Role

1LUX is seeking a Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations across our four subsidiaries. This role will manage a Senior Accountant (3 years with the company) and a part-time Accounts Payable support person, while working closely with ownership on financial reporting, consolidations, and process improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for a Controller who enjoys multi-entity accounting and wants a seat at the table in a growing, entrepreneurial organization.

• Own month-end and year-end close processes across all four subsidiaries
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements for the holding company and each subsidiary
• Manage, mentor, and develop a Senior Accountant and part-time AP Specialist
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions
• Maintain and improve internal controls across entities
• Manage cash flow forecasting and reporting for the group
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external tax preparers, auditors, and banking relationships
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes in partnership with leadership and partners
• Own and optimize NetSuite as the company's ERP system, including reporting, workflows, and multi-entity configuration
• Identify and implement process improvements to scale accounting operations as the company grows
• Leverage AI and automation tools to streamline accounting workflows, reduce manual effort, and drive efficiency across the close, reporting, and AP/AR processes
• Provide financial analysis and ad hoc reporting to support strategic decision-making by ownership

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including at least 3-5 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role
• Experience managing accounting across multiple entities or subsidiaries strongly preferred
• Required: hands-on experience with NetSuite
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• CPA preferred, not required
• Strong people management skills with experience leading and developing direct reports
• Excellent communication skills; comfortable working directly with owners/partners
• High attention to detail balanced with the ability to see the big picture across a multi-brand organization
• Comfortable operating in a lean, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Interest in exploring and applying AI tools to improve efficiency in accounting and finance operations

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary: $115,000-$125,000, commensurate with experience
• Eligible for annual performance and tenure bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match at 1 year
• Unlimited PTO, paid holidays and flexible schedule
• Annual wellness benefit, professional development assistance and cell-phone stipend