Oru Kayak and Isle Paddle Boards make up the Watersports division of Solo Brands, a portfolio of premium outdoor and lifestyle brands. Known for innovation, design, and performance, Oru and Isle are leaders in the watersports category, serving customers through direct-to-consumer channels and a growing wholesale distribution network.
We are seeking an experienced Controller – Watersports Division to lead the financial operations of the division and serve as a key strategic partner to the President of the Watersports business. This role will oversee all accounting and financial reporting activities for the division while providing financial insights that support growth, operational efficiency, and profitability.
The Controller will work closely with the Watersports President and the broader Solo Brands finance organization to ensure strong financial discipline, accurate reporting, and informed decision-making across the business.
NOTE: To be considered you must currently live in the Dallas/Fort Worth metro area. We are not open to a remote working arrangement and do not offer any type of relocation assistance.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Lead all accounting operations for the Watersports division, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting.
- Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes in coordination with the Solo Brands corporate finance team.
- Prepare and review financial statements, variance analyses, and operational performance reports.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and corporate financial policies.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning
- Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting for the Watersports division.
- Monitor financial performance against plan and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Provide detailed financial analysis to support revenue growth and margin expansion.
Financial Leadership & Business Partnership
- Serve as the primary financial advisor to the President of the Watersports division, providing insights that drive profitable growth and operational performance.
- Provide financial analysis and guidance related to product profitability, pricing, channel strategy, and inventory management.
- Support the division’s strategic planning and growth initiatives.
Inventory, Supply Chain & Cost Accounting
- Oversee inventory accounting, product costing, and gross margin analysis.
- Partner with supply chain and operations leaders to monitor inventory levels, working capital, and cost efficiencies.
- Analyze landed costs, freight, and manufacturing costs to support profitability.
Process Improvement & Systems
- Strengthen financial processes, reporting capabilities, and internal controls.
- Partner with corporate finance and IT to enhance financial systems, reporting tools, and operational analytics.
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and improve financial visibility.
Qualifications
Required Experience
- 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
- Experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior finance leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Experience with inventory-based businesses, preferably in consumer products, manufacturing, or retail.
Preferred Experience
- Experience in direct-to-consumer and wholesale distribution environments.
- Background in consumer brands, outdoor products, sporting goods, or e-commerce businesses.
- Experience working in a multi-brand or divisional corporate structure.
- CPA strongly preferred.
Skills & Capabilities
- Strong financial and analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
- Ability to operate as both hands-on financial leader and strategic business partner.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.
