About Xero ShoesXero Shoes makes natural-movement footwear — minimalist, barefoot-inspired shoes, boots, and sandals — built to let feet do what they’re designed to do. We’re a global brand with anomnichannel model spanning direct-to-consumer e-commerce, wholesale, and internationaldistributor channels, with operating entities across the United States, the Netherlands, and the Czech Republic. Backed by private equity, we’re a fast-moving, dynamic company in a period of growth andchange. If you want real ownership, global complexity, and the chance to make an immediateimpact on a scaling finance function, this is the role.
About the Role:
We’re looking for a hands-on, technically strong Controller to own day-to-day accountingoperations across our multi-entity, multi-currency global structure. Reporting directly to the CFO, you’ll run the close, drive financial reporting under U.S. GAAP, prepare our quarterly SECfilings, and maintain a strong internal controls environment. This is not a purely managerial role— you’ll mentor and direct the team while working right alongside them, rolling up your sleevesto close the books and take on hands-on project work directly. You’ll lead a team of four accounting resources who work collaboratively together, and you’llpartner closely with a lead FP&A resource who works alongside you and the accounting team. Ours is a fast-paced, dynamic company where needs and projects change constantly. You’llneed to be comfortable managing varying and shifting priorities, setting clear expectations withstakeholders, and delivering on time — strong time management is critical.
What You’ll Do:- Own the monthly close process across all global entities (U.S., Netherlands B.V., Czech), including consolidation and multi-currency / foreign currency translation
- Oversee the general ledger and core accounting operations: accounts payable, accountsreceivable, payroll, and treasury support
- Mentor and direct a team of four accounting resources, working right alongside them aspart of the team to get the work done
- Lead the preparation and filing of Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, and other SEC filings, ensuringaccuracy, completeness, and compliance with SEC regulations and U.S. GAAP
- Work closely with external auditors on the annual PCAOB audit and quarterly reviews
- Maintain, document, and continuously strengthen internal controls over financial reporting
- Provide support to our private equity owners and executive team, including preparingboard presentations and financial analyses
- Prepare statutory accounts and manage the audit of international entities
- Coordinate tax compliance across U.S. and international jurisdictions with outside advisors
- Oversee cash management and banking activities, including borrowing base reporting toour lender
- Monitor accounts receivable, collections, and cash conversion
- Partner closely with the lead FP&A resource on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flowmanagement What You Bring Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and an active CPA license
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Hands-on accounting leadership experience, with the ability and willingness to workdirectly in the details of the close, financial reporting, reconciliations, controls, andaccounting processes
- Industry background in consumer products, direct-to-consumer (DTC), e-commerce, retail, footwear, or other inventory-intensive businesses
- Experience with international operations, foreign currency accounting, and multi-entityconsolidations
- Strong U.S. GAAP expertise; public accounting foundation preferred.
- First-hand experience running and managing an external audit, plus a solid understandingof PCAOB audit requirements
- Comfort in a fast-paced, dynamic company where needs and projects change constantly— able to manage varying and shifting priorities, set clear expectations with stakeholders, and deliver on time; strong time management is critical
- Advanced Excel skills
Compensation & Benefits:- The salary range for this position is $150,000–$180,000, commensurate with experience. We offer
- Medical, Dental and Vision upon employment
- Additional employee funded ancillary benefits, such as: qualified HSA, or FSA, and Voluntary Life / AD&D, Accidental, Critical Care etc. are also available if you choose to participate 401k eligible after 3 months of employment
- Xero Shoes provided life insurance
- Employee bonus and incentive plans
- Sick and vacation accrual
- Monthly pair of shoes for employees
