The VP, Controller will build and lead the accounting organization, owning month-end close, financial reporting, consolidations, audits, tax coordination, technical accounting, and internal controls. The role manages NetSuite structures, ASC 606 revenue recognition, ASC 926 content costs, and external accounting partners. This player-coach will mentor senior professionals, improve automation and AI adoption, strengthen processes, and partner with FP&A and executives to deliver accurate, decision-useful financial information.
WHO WE ARE:
Teton Ridge is a visionary force in Western sports, entertainment, media, and lifestyle, dedicated to growing the world of the American West to new fans. Our content and events engage a broad community of fans while preserving the traditions and legacy of the American West.
From large-scale events like The American Rodeo to The Cowboy Channel, short films, digital and print media, and social-first content, Teton Ridge tells the stories of the rich culture of the American West. Join us in shaping the future of Western sports and entertainment!WHO YOU ARE:
We are looking for a VP, Controller to build and lead a modern accounting organization. Reporting to the Head of Finance and serving as a key member of the Financial Leadership Team, this leader will own the close, set the operating standards for the function, and build the team and systems required for the company's next stage of growth.
This is a player-coach role. The right person knows what a high-performing accounting function looks like because they have built one before. They will lead the team day to day, stay close to the work, and create the discipline, processes, and accountability that make the numbers faster, cleaner, and more useful to the business.
The VP, Controller will also be a critical partner to FP&A and leaders across the company, ensuring financial reporting is not just accurate, but useful for better decisions. Just as importantly, this leader will define how AI changes the accounting function. They will identify where automation and AI can materially improve the close, controls, reporting, productivity, and quality of work, then turn those opportunities into operating practice. WHAT YOU'LL DO:
External Stakeholder Relations:
HOW YOU WILL SUCCEED:
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Teton Ridge is a visionary force in Western sports, entertainment, media, and lifestyle, dedicated to growing the world of the American West to new fans. Our content and events engage a broad community of fans while preserving the traditions and legacy of the American West.
From large-scale events like The American Rodeo to The Cowboy Channel, short films, digital and print media, and social-first content, Teton Ridge tells the stories of the rich culture of the American West. Join us in shaping the future of Western sports and entertainment!WHO YOU ARE:
We are looking for a VP, Controller to build and lead a modern accounting organization. Reporting to the Head of Finance and serving as a key member of the Financial Leadership Team, this leader will own the close, set the operating standards for the function, and build the team and systems required for the company's next stage of growth.
This is a player-coach role. The right person knows what a high-performing accounting function looks like because they have built one before. They will lead the team day to day, stay close to the work, and create the discipline, processes, and accountability that make the numbers faster, cleaner, and more useful to the business.
The VP, Controller will also be a critical partner to FP&A and leaders across the company, ensuring financial reporting is not just accurate, but useful for better decisions. Just as importantly, this leader will define how AI changes the accounting function. They will identify where automation and AI can materially improve the close, controls, reporting, productivity, and quality of work, then turn those opportunities into operating practice. WHAT YOU'LL DO:
External Stakeholder Relations:
- Collaborate with external auditors and tax consultants to maintain strong relationships and ensure compliance with reporting requirements
- Lead the tax management function by managing an external tax advisory firm
- Conversant in federal partnership tax returns,, state sales tax, multi-state employment, and nexus questions
- Lead the 1099 process
- Lead the annual audit process by managing the audit firm
- Manage the annual audit as the primary day-to-day contact; coordinate PBC lists, schedules, and issue resolution
- Making things automated and efficient while strengthening our internal controls
- Manage all month, quarter, and year-end closing activities, overseeing the full schedule and task delegation to ensure timely delivery of financial statements to the EVP, Finance & Accounting.
- Lead intercompany and multi-entity consolidations within NetSuite, maintaining the structural integrity of the chart of accounts and subsidiary mappings.
- Author technical accounting documentation and oversee compliance for ASC 606 revenue recognition and ASC 926 content cost management, including necessary impairment reviews.
- Experience growing and mentoring senior accounting level professionals.
HOW YOU WILL SUCCEED:
- Deep understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting techniques.
- Capability to think critically and develop comprehensive financial strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively present complex financial information to senior management and stakeholders.
- Experience in any of the following industries preferred but not necessary: media, entertainment, live events, subscription businesses, or content/film cost accounting.
- Examples of using AI to improve accounting processes will be considered a differentiator.
- Comfortability in a dynamic, fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent experience preferred
- Deep working fluency in NetSuite or a similar ERP — comfortable in the chart of accounts, subsidiary and consolidation setup, saved searches, and reporting, not just consuming outputs from it.
- Demonstrated leadership managing a Big 4 audit
- Familiarity with complex structures and partnership taxes (multi-entity, K-1s, allocations)
- 6+ years experience with demonstrated increasing responsibility
Similar Jobs
Financial Services • Hospitality
Oversees the bank’s accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, regulatory filings, internal controls, audits, liquidity monitoring, and tax compliance. Manages loan and investment accounting, general ledger activities, financial close, forecasting, and accounting policies. Supervises accounting staff and partners with executive leadership on strategic financial decisions. Supports banking system conversions and financial software implementations while ensuring compliance with GAAP and banking regulations.
Top Skills:
Banking SoftwareErp SystemsExcelPrologue
_0.png)
Healthtech • Software
Leads the accounting organization across general ledger, accounts receivable, disbursements, tax, and treasury. Owns financial reporting, monthly close, audit readiness, internal controls, accounting policies, and process improvement. Partners with finance, revenue, product, and senior leadership to improve collections, payment reliability, financial discipline, automation, and scalability while developing accounting leaders.
Top Skills:
Accounting SystemsAi ToolsErp
Fintech • Payments
Leads PayPal’s global corporate accounting and financial reporting organization. Responsibilities include SEC filings, technical accounting policy, quarterly and annual close, external audits, SOX/ICFR controls, ESG reporting, product and credit accounting oversight, consolidations, process automation, and executive, Board, Audit Committee, and Investor Relations support. The role manages global accounting leaders and ensures accurate, timely reporting under US GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
Top Skills:
BlacklineCeclCsrdFasbGriHfmIasbIssb/Ifrs S1 & S2NetSuiteOnestreamOracleSAPSec ReportingSox/IcfrUs GaapWorkday
What you need to know about the Austin Tech Scene
Austin has a diverse and thriving tech ecosystem thanks to home-grown companies like Dell and major campuses for IBM, AMD and Apple. The state’s flagship university, the University of Texas at Austin, is known for its engineering school, and the city is known for its annual South by Southwest tech and media conference. Austin’s tech scene spans many verticals, but it’s particularly known for hardware, including semiconductors, as well as AI, biotechnology and cloud computing. And its food and music scene, low taxes and favorable climate has made the city a destination for tech workers from across the country.
Key Facts About Austin Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 180,500; 13.7% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Dell, IBM, AMD, Apple, Alphabet
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, hardware, cloud computing, software, healthtech
- Funding Landscape: $4.5 billion in VC funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Live Oak Ventures, Austin Ventures, Hinge Capital, Gigafund, KdT Ventures, Next Coast Ventures, Silverton Partners
- Research Centers and Universities: University of Texas, Southwestern University, Texas State University, Center for Complex Quantum Systems, Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences, Texas Advanced Computing Center
