Controller

About Lane BootsLane Boots is a premium women's western boot brand based in Arlington, Texas. We design and sell direct-to-consumer via eCommerce and retail, with manufacturing handled exclusively by our sister company LPT, a 125-person factory in León, Guanajuato, Mexico. Lane is in an active growth phase, with a celebrity partnership, an expanding retail footprint including a Galleria Dallas location, and a leadership team that is building the infrastructure to match our ambition. We are not a large corporate finance environment. We are a founder-led business that moves fast, holds high standards, and expects people to own their work completely. The RoleThe Controller owns the financial health and reporting integrity of Lane Boots. This is not a bookkeeping role, and it is not a passive one. You will work closely with the President, providing the financial visibility and accuracy that drive sound business decisions, from event and activation profitability to retail store performance to vendor economics. You will also serve as the financial bridge between Lane and LPT, providing the Owner with a consolidated view of both businesses and ensuring that Lane’s payment obligations to LPT are accurately reflected in cash planning.This role reports directly to the President of Lane Boots. Your access, authority, and financial controls are defined by her. You will work closely with the LPT finance team (based in Mexico) on intercompany reporting and consolidated visibility.Core Responsibilities Financial Reporting and BooksOwn the Lane Boots general ledger: accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and reconciliationsProduce accurate monthly P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements on a fixed scheduleMaintain Shopify as the source of truth for revenue; reconcile platform data to books monthlyManage vendor payments within the authority structure defined by the PresidentEnsure all tax filings and obligations are current and budgeted with no surprisesCash Flow and PlanningBuild and maintain a 13-week rolling cash flow forecast updated weeklyModel cash implications of major decisions: retail openings, activations, inventory builds, and celebrity partnership paymentsCoordinate with LPT on Lane's weekly payment cycle and ensure intercompany obligations are accurately trackedFlag cash risks to the President proactively, not reactivelyProfitability and Business AnalysisAnalyze profitability by channel: DTC, wholesale, and retailBuild event and activation P&Ls for major initiatives including an active celebrity partnership and arena activationsEvaluate retail store economics as the Galleria Dallas location launches and additional locations are consideredReview product margins to ensure all costs are accurately captured including LPT manufacturing costs, freight, and dutiesIdentify margin improvement opportunities and present findings with recommendations, not just dataIntercompany and Consolidated OversightPartner with the LPT Controller to maintain accurate intercompany accounting between Lane and LPTProvide the Owner with a consolidated financial view across Lane and LPT on a monthly basisEnsure Lane's payment obligations to LPT are reflected accurately in cash planning and actualsQualifications: Required 5+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience Demonstrated experience owning books for a product-based or eCommerce business Proficiency with inventory and COGS accounting Experience producing P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements independently Strong command of QuickBooks, NetSuite, or equivalent Comfortable working directly with a President or founder as the primary stakeholder Based in or willing to commute to Arlington, TX daily Strongly Preferred Experience in consumer goods, fashion, retail, or a brand business Shopify or DTC platform reconciliation experience Multi-entity accounting or intercompany experience Experience building event or project-level P&Ls Exposure to manufacturing cost structures Spanish language skills (helpful for LPT coordination, not required) Prior experience in a founder-led or high-growth company Genuine curiosity about AI and automation tools, and a track record of proactively identifying where technology can replace manual work Who Thrives in this Role: The people who do well at Lane Boots are the ones who take ownership without being asked, communicate clearly and directly, and hold themselves to a higher standard than anyone else would hold them to. Finance at Lane is not a back-office function. It is a decision-making tool, and the person in this role will be expected to use it that way.If you are the kind of finance person who reads the business, not just the numbers, and who can walk into a room with a founder and a President and tell them something they do not want to hear when the data calls for it, this role was built for you. If you also happen to get excited about what AI can do to the repetitive parts of your job and you actively look for ways to automate what does not need a human, even better.Title: Controller Reports To: President Location: Arlington, TX (on-site required) Compensation: $110,000 - $130,000 base + bonus eligible Business Scope: Lane Boots | LPT Manufacturing (overview) Start: Immediate