VP, Controller

Teton Ridge, LLC; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Teton Ridge, LLC is seeking a VP, Controller to build and lead a modern accounting organization. You will own the close, set operating standards, and shape the team and systems for our next growth phase.

This player-coach role partners with FP&A and leaders across the company to ensure reporting is accurate and actionable. You will identify where automation and AI can improve close, controls, and productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• CPA or equivalent experience preferred.
• Deep working fluency in NetSuite or a similar ERP — chart of accounts, consolidation, reporting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with external auditors and tax consultants to maintain relationships and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
• Lead the tax management function and coordinate with external tax advisory firms; manage 1099 process.
• Lead the annual audit process and coordinate with the audit firm; manage PBC lists and issue resolution.
• Drive automation and strengthen internal controls through transformational projects.
• Manage month-, quarter-, and year-end close and oversee intercompany consolidations in NetSuite.

Skills

Auditing

Financial reporting

Strategic finance

Leadership

Tax knowledge

NetSuite experience

Process improvement

AI in accounting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA or equivalent

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

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 are looking for a VP, Controller to build and lead a modern accounting organization. Reporting to the Head of Finance and serving as a key member of the Financial Leadership Team, this leader will own the close, set the operating standards for the function, and build the team and systems required for the company's next stage of growth.

This is a player-coach role. The right person knows what a high-performing accounting function looks like because they have built one before. They will lead the team day to day, stay close to the work, and create the discipline, processes, and accountability that make the numbers faster, cleaner, and more useful to the business.

The VP, Controller will also be a critical partner to FP&A and leaders across the company, ensuring financial reporting is not just accurate, but useful for better decisions. Just as importantly, this leader will define how AI changes the accounting function. They will identify where automation and AI can materially improve the close, controls, reporting, productivity, and quality of work, then turn those opportunities into operating practice.

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 EVP, Finance & Accounting
• 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
• Comfortability in a dynamic, fast-paced entrepreneurial environment

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent experience preferred
• 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.
• Demonstrated leadership managing a Big 4 audit
• Familiarity with complex structures and partnership taxes (multi-entity, K-1s, allocations)
• 6+ years experience with demonstrated increasing responsibility

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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