Controller

About UsAt SheetLabels.com, we help businesses of every size bring their products to life with high-quality custom printed labels. Our customers range from entrepreneurs launching their first product to established brands shipping nationwide—and every interaction is an opportunity to reinforce why they chose us.SheetLabels.com | SLI is a rapidly growing label converting and manufacturing company founded in 2003, with two U.S.-based production facilities in upstate New York and central Texas. The team includes nearly 100 full-time professionals supporting more than 300,000 customers, from emerging startups to well-known Fortune 500 brands. The company serves a wide range of industries, including food and beverage, spirits, chemicals, automotive, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, manufacturing, and other niche markets.The opportunityThis is the seat that owns the financial truth of a growing manufacturer end to end. As Controller you'll run the accounting function, close the books, and stand behind every number that leadership, our CPA firm, and our partners rely on. It's a build-and-own role for a hands-on financial leader who wants their fingerprints on the systems, the controls, and the standard, not just the month-end.This position is in onsite in the Austin, TX area. We are open to relocation for the right candidate. What you'll ownThe full accounting close: monthly, quarterly, and annual, accurate and on timeFinancial reporting and GAAP compliance across the businessCost accounting, inventory valuation, and manufacturing/site cost integrityInternal controls, cash management, and audit readinessSales tax and the full slate of state and federal filingsBudgeting, forecasting, and the financial analysis leadership plans againstVendor, insurance, and compliance relationshipsThe partnership with our independent CPA firm, keeping records accurate, honest, and defensibleBuilding and mentoring the accounting team as we scaleWhat it takes8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a leadership or controller-track roleDeep command of GAAP and hands-on close ownershipManufacturing / cost accounting background strongly preferred, including cost-of-goods and inventoryStrong Excel skills and fluency in QuickBooks Online and related accounting systemsExperience with sales tax, multi-jurisdiction filings, insurance, and complianceCPA a plus; unimpeachable integrity and ownership are non-negotiableWhy it's worth itThis is the financial nerve center of the company with a direct line to ownership. You'll set the standard for how we account for a manufacturing business, build the team beneath you, and grow as the company grows. We hold a high bar and reward the people who own their function like it's their own.Compensation range - $125,000 - $175,000Pre-employment screeningOffers of employment are conditional and contingent on satisfactory completion of pre-employment screening, which may include job-related skills and other assessments, a background check, and verification of your employment history and references. Because this position has access to financial systems, records, and assets, screening for this role also includes a credit check (a soft inquiry that does not affect your credit score). While skills and other assessments may be required as part of the interview process, background and credit checks, if applicable, are conducted only after a conditional offer and only with the separate written disclosure and your authorization provided at that stage, in compliance with the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and all applicable federal, state, and local laws.