Denver, Colorado, United States · Hybrid
$100k–$150k/yr
Job DetailsJob Location: Denver, CO 80207Salary Range: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 Salary/yearController Location: Denver, CO; Hybrid | Reports to: President | Type: Full-Time, Exempt About Topo Designs Topo Designs is a D…
Skills: Month-end Close, Year-end Close, GAAP, NetSuite, Financial Reporting
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The Controller will own day-to-day accounting operations, including month-end and year-end close processes and financial reporting. They will also manage the accounting team, oversee compliance, and optimize financial systems within NetSuite.
Requires 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in consumer products or retail, with a strong knowledge of GAAP. A CPA certification and hands-on experience with NetSuite are highly preferred.
Job DetailsJob Location: Denver, CO 80207Salary Range: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 Salary/yearController
Location: Denver, CO; Hybrid | Reports to: President | Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Topo Designs is a Denver-based outdoor and lifestyle brand built on the idea that great design and genuine function aren’t mutually exclusive. Since 2008, we’ve made bags, apparel, and accessories for people who move through the world with intention — whether that’s a mountain trail or a city street. We’re a team of builders, adventurers, and problem-solvers, and we take both the work and the play seriously.
Topo Designs is looking for a Controller to own the day-to-day accounting operations of the company and serve as the financial backbone of our finance team. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who brings both technical accounting depth and the organizational rigor to keep a growing consumer brand’s books clean, accurate, and audit-ready. You’ll report to the VP of Operations and work closely with leadership across the company to deliver timely financial information that drives better decisions.
Own the month-end and year-end close process — ensuring it’s completed accurately, on time, and well-documented
Maintain and enforce the company’s accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely processing and collections
Manage payroll processing in coordination with HR, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Maintain the chart of accounts, general ledger integrity, and an orderly accounting filing system
Perform and oversee periodic bank reconciliations and ensure all required debt payments are made on time
Produce timely, accurate, and complete financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
Develop and track financial and operational metrics; calculate variances from budget and report material issues to leadership
Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process, including maintaining management cost reports
Provide financial analyses to support capital investment decisions, pricing strategy, and contract negotiations
Compliance & Audit
Coordinate with external auditors for the annual audit; prepare all supporting schedules and documentation
Monitor debt levels and compliance with any debt covenants
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements, including tax filings
Systems & Team
Own accounting operations within NetSuite — ensuring data integrity, clean processes, and effective use of the platform
Lead and develop the accounting team, providing coaching, clarity, and accountability
Identify and implement process improvements that increase the efficiency and scalability of the finance function
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in consumer products, retail, or branded goods
CPA preferred; public accounting background a strong plus
Strong working knowledge of GAAP and experience managing a full-cycle accounting close
Hands-on NetSuite experience preferred; comfort owning systems and driving process improvements
Experience managing AP, AR, payroll, and banking functions in a multi-channel business
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to zoom out and communicate financial results clearly to non-finance stakeholders
Collaborative, low-ego leadership style; you build trust through consistency and follow-through
Comfort operating in an entrepreneurial environment where you’re building infrastructure, not just maintaining it
Be part of a beloved brand with a strong identity and loyal community
A seat at the table in a company where finance has real influence on business decisions
A culture that values craftsmanship, integrity, and a good sense of humor
Competitive compensation, benefits, and a generous product allowance
Denver-based with a team that actually loves what they make
Topo Designs is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Qualifications
Inspiring more people to get outside by designing the outdoors seamlessly into life.
Our vision is to inspire more people to get outside by designing the outdoors seamlessly into life. We are a Colorado-based outdoor brand offering versatile, sustainable, durable packs, bags, apparel, and accessories. We are founded with the fundamental belief that everyone experiences the outdoors differently. We want to get everyone outside without feeling encumbered by the traditional notions that hold them back. We are rooted in mountain culture, but we also love exploring cities and world travel. We celebrate these radical differences by offering products that help people get confidently outside on their own terms, regardless of location. #topodesigns #outsidehowyoudecide
Offices: 2500 Larimer St., 102, Denver, CO 80205, US
Inspiring more people to get outside by designing the outdoors seamlessly into life.
Our vision is to inspire more people to get outside by designing the outdoors seamlessly into life. We are a Colorado-based outdoor brand offering versatile, sustainable, durable packs, bags, apparel, and accessories. We are founded with the fundamental belief that everyone experiences the outdoors differently. We want to get everyone outside without feeling encumbered by the traditional notions that hold them back. We are rooted in mountain culture, but we also love exploring cities and world travel. We celebrate these radical differences by offering products that help people get confidently outside on their own terms, regardless of location. #topodesigns #outsidehowyoudecide
Offices: 2500 Larimer St., 102, Denver, CO 80205, US
