Corporate Controller pre-IPO, $300mm+ company Dallas area

Description

Corporate Controller

At National Indoor RV Centers (NIRVC), we're not just a company – we're a community of passionate individuals dedicated to redefining the RV experience. As a leading force in industry, NIRVC stands at the forefront of RV sales and service excellence.

National Indoor RV Centers is looking for an experienced Corporate Controller to assist our team in keeping our company numbers and budgets on track with unwavering accuracy. The Corporate Controller is a key financial leader responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, dealership financial reporting, internal controls, and audit readiness across a multi‑location RV dealership group. This role ensures accurate GAAP financials, consistent accounting processes, and operational financial discipline.

With the company targeting an IPO in 2029, the Corporate Controller will play a central role in building public‑company infrastructure, SOX‑ready controls, audit readiness, and elevated reporting practices. The Corporate Controller will directly supervise the Accounting Manager and partner closely with the CFO, General Managers, lenders, and external advisors. Our ideal candidate will have the experience and qualifications to align with the future succession to our CFO at some point after the public offering.

As a Corporate Controller, your key responsibilities are outlined below:

1) Financial Reporting & Closing Process

• Oversee all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings for the dealership group
• Review and approve all financial statements, schedules, and account reconciliations

• Ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP and dealership accounting best practices; prepare for transition to public‑company reporting
• Maintain financial reporting packages: Site reports for management team and balance sheets, income statements and cash flow for executives.

• Coordinate and resolve complex accounting issues (revenue cut‑off, reserves, impairments, lease accounting

2) Accounting Operations Oversight

• Lead the Corporate Accounting function across all dealership locations, ensuring accurate, timely, compliant financial reporting.
• Directly manage the Accounting Manager, setting close milestones, review checkpoints, and quality standards

• Define roles, segregation of duties, and coverage plans across A/P, A/R, payroll, GL, fixed assets, and inventory accounting

• Build and strengthen the accounting team as the company scales toward IPO readiness.

• Coach team on dealership‑specific topics (deal posting, warranty reserves) and public‑company expectations
• Establish measurable goals (close timeliness, recon completion, aged items cleared) and oversee performance reviews)

3) Dealership‑Specific Accounting

• Deal Posting & F&I: Oversee accuracy of RV sales postings, trades, F&I products, chargebacks, product remittances, doc/title fees
• Parts & Service: Monitor margins, WIP, open/aged ROs, warranty claims, core returns, and obsolescence reserves
• Inventory: Oversee physical counts/cycle counts, aged inventory reviews, LCM/valuation adjustments and negative equity impacts

4) Internal Controls and Compliance

• Design, implement, and maintain internal control frameworks appropriate for a pre‑IPO organization.
• Build SOX compliant processes, documentation, and control testing ahead of SEC readiness.
• Enforce cash handling controls, deal jacket completeness, user access reviews, 3‑way match for A/P, and bank reconciliation standards

5) Audit, Tax & External Advisors

• Manage annual financial statement audits (progressing to PCAOB standards pre‑IPO); coordinate PBC lists and readiness
• Oversee sales & use tax, property tax, personal property, and franchise taxes, coordinate income tax with external CPA firm
• Support CFO with debt compliance, banking relationships, covenant reporting, and interest expense forecasting.

6) Budgeting, Forecasting & Operational Analytics

• Partner with CFO on annual budget, quarterly reforecasts, and scenario modeling
• Create standardized variance analyses with operational drivers, lead margin improvement and expense control initiatives
• Support store GMs and department heads with actionable insights and coaching on financial drivers

7) Policies, Systems & Data Integrity

• Create/Maintain an Accounting Policy Manual and dealership SOPs; introduce pre‑IPO documentation discipline
• Oversee ERP integrity, chart of accounts governance, and master data
• Lead system improvements and integrations (e.g., bank feeds, AP automation, reconciliation tools, fixed asset and lease modules)

8) IPO Readiness (Target 2029)

• Lead the company through the IPO-readiness roadmap, including:
• Building a public-company finance organization
• SEC reporting infrastructure
• SOX implementation
• Public company governance and Board development
• SEC Readiness: Build capabilities for S‑1 support, segment reporting, EPS, MD&A inputs, and disclosure controls (DC&P)
• SOX Program Build‑out: Map key processes (Order‑to‑Cash, Procure‑to‑Pay, Inventory/Floorplan, Payroll, Record‑to‑Report), define key controls, testing cadence, and remediation SLAs; coordinate with external SOX advisors
• Talent & Org Design: Sequence hiring of a Manager of SEC Reporting / SOX Manager, Tax Manager and Internal Audit Manager by 2028

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• Master’s degree in business administration (MBA) is strongly preferred
• Certified public accountant (CPA) or certified management accountant (CMA) required
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership of accounting teams
• Prior dealership accounting experience (auto/RV/powersports/marine)preferred; multi‑store experience preferred.
• Public‑company, SOX, IPO readiness, or PCAOB audit experience is a plus but notrequired.
• Proven ability to lead teams, improve processes, and operate in a fast‑growing, multi‑location business.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work cross‑functionally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software (i.e. spreadsheets, presentation, and word processing software)
• Ability to operate independently
• Drug free - must pass a drug test
• Legally able to work in the USA – we are an E‑Verify employer

Working Conditions:

• May require extended periods of computer exposure.
• The majority of working hours will be spent in a temperature‑controlled office setting.
• Light physical activity such as walking and standing required.
• The job requires clear vision and ability to use computers.
• May work nights, weekends, and holidays, if the organization operates extended hours.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision – Available 1st of the month following a 30-day waiting period
• Voluntary Supplemental benefits (STD, LTD, Life, Accident, Critical Illness)
• 401K
• Over 100 hours of PTO in the 1st year
• 4 paid Holidays and 40 hours of Floating Holiday
• Industry leading pay
• Brand new facilities
• Advancement opportunities

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All applicants must be able to pass pre-employment testing including a background check, MVR, and drug screen.