Company Controller

GrabAGun

$125K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-10+ years of accounting experience with 3-5 years in a Controller or SEC Reporting role in a public company.
  • Hands-on experience with Forms 10-K and 10-Q, and managing SOX Section 404 compliance.
  • Public accounting experience at a Big 4 firm is strongly preferred, particularly with retail/e-commerce clients.
  • Deep knowledge of GAAP, especially revenue recognition, inventory, and lease accounting regulations.
  • Experience in a high-growth public company, showcasing a 'builder' mindset in accounting process design and controls.

Responsibilities

  • Run the financial close calendar and prepare financial statements per US GAAP.
  • Set company policies on revenue recognition, inventory, and lease accounting standards.
  • Oversee SEC filing preparations and maintain the reporting calendar.
  • Design and maintain internal controls under SOX compliance requirements.
  • Manage external audit timelines and relationships with accounting firms.
  • Lead the accounting department, focusing on team development and succession planning.
  • Partner with various departments on budgeting, forecasting, and accounting due diligence for business expansions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Flexible paid time off to support work-life balance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Professional development opportunities to enhance skills and qualifications.
  • Collaborative work environment fostering team and individual growth.
Full Job Description
Corporate Controller

You should know

Location: On-site in Farmers Branch / North Dallas, TX

Compensation: Based on Experience!

Position Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Citizenship Requirements: No sponsorship is being offered at this time.

What you'll do every day

Financial Reporting & Close
  • Run the monthly, quarterly, and annual close calendar and prepare consolidated financial statements on time and in accordance with US GAAP.
  • Set and document GrabAGun's positions on revenue recognition (ASC 606) across the direct-to-consumer and PEW Logistics B2B channels, inventory costing and vendor rebates, lease accounting (ASC 842), and stock-based compensation.
  • Serve as the primary preparer and reviewer of the financial statements and footnotes included in SEC filings before CFO and CEO review.

SEC Reporting & External Compliance
  • Oversee preparation and review of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K in coordination with outside counsel, the CFO, and the audit engagement team.
  • Maintain the SEC reporting and XBRL tagging calendar, and support the CFO/CEO's Section 302/906 certifications each period.
  • Track new and pending FASB/SEC guidance relevant to retail, e-commerce, and B2B distribution businesses, and assess implementation impact early.

Internal Controls & SOX Compliance
  • Design, document, and maintain the SOX Section 404 internal controls framework appropriate to GrabAGun's filer status, including process narratives, risk-control matrices, and control owners.
  • Manage the annual walkthrough and testing cycle, track remediation of identified deficiencies, and report control status to the CFO and Audit Committee.
  • Serve as management's primary point of contact for the Audit Committee on accounting policy, controls, and audit matters.

External Audit Management
  • Own the annual audit timeline and working relationship with the independent registered public accounting firm.
  • Ensure prepared-by-client schedules and supporting audit evidence are complete and delivered on schedule.
  • Resolve technical accounting questions and areas of auditor judgment before they become filing-timeline risks.

Team Leadership & Development
  • Directly manage the Assistant Controller and, through that role, the remaining GL & AP team. Additionally manage the SEC Reporting Manager.
  • Set performance goals, build technical and leadership bench strength, and plan for succession within the department.
  • Author and maintain the company's accounting policies and procedures manual and delegation-of-authority framework.

Budget & Resource Management
  • Own the accounting department's operating budget, including headcount, systems, and professional fees.
  • Forecast department staffing and cost needs against company growth and evolving public-company requirements.

Business Partnering & Cross-Functional Support
  • Partner with FP&A and Treasury on forecasting inputs, cash reporting, and liquidity planning, including support for the company's share repurchase program.
  • Advise Operations and Merchandising on inventory, vendor rebate, and free-goods accounting treatment in partnership with supply chain and merchandising teams.
  • Provide accounting due diligence and structuring input for M&A, new distribution partnerships, and expansion of the PEW Logistics platform.

Systems & Process Improvement
  • Own the general ledger and ERP system configuration and drive automation of close, reconciliation, and reporting processes.
  • Evaluate and implement accounting systems and tools needed to support increasing transaction volume without proportional headcount growth.


What you bring

Public Company & Technical Accounting Experience
  • 8 to 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 to 5 years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or SEC Reporting leadership role at a public company.
  • Direct, hands-on experience preparing and reviewing Forms 10-K and 10-Q, and managing SOX Section 404 compliance.
  • Prior experience taking a company through or operating shortly after an IPO or de-SPAC transition is a strong plus.
  • Strong technical GAAP knowledge, particularly revenue recognition (ASC 606) for multi-channel retail/e-commerce and B2B arrangements, inventory accounting, and lease accounting (ASC 842).

External Audit Background
  • Public accounting experience at a Big 4 or other national firm, audit or technical accounting advisory, is strongly preferred.
  • Experience serving retail, e-commerce, or consumer products clients is a plus.

Industry & Business Model Fit
  • Experience in retail, e-commerce, or omni-channel consumer businesses; inventory-heavy business model experience is a plus.
  • Direct firearms industry experience is not required; familiarity with FFL-related regulatory and compliance considerations is a plus but can be developed on the job.

Leadership Experience
  • Demonstrated success building and managing an accounting team (5+ direct/indirect reports), including hiring, developing, and retaining managers.
  • Comfort operating as a hands-on leader in a lean finance organization rather than a large, layered corporate accounting department.

Systems Experience
  • Hands-on experience with a modern ERP/GL system (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics) and close-management or reporting automation tools.

Company-Stage Fit
  • A "builder" mindset - proven ability to design and stand up scalable accounting processes and controls from a smaller base, appropriate to a recently public, high-growth company.

Communication & Executive Presence
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work directly with the CFO, CEO, Audit Committee, and external auditors, and to prepare board- and committee-level materials.

Education & Licensure
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Active CPA license required.


What success looks like

A scalable, well-controlled accounting function that delivers accurate financial statements, timely SEC reporting, audit readiness, and strong internal controls , while building the systems, processes, and team necessary to support GrabAGun's continued growth as a public company.

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