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Company Controller at GrabAGun | LAYIQ

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.

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.

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