Controller

Controller — JEGS Automotive

Location: Delaware, OH (On-site/Hybrid)

Job Type: Full-Time, Salary

Salary Range: Competitive and commensurate with experience

Join the Team That Powers Performance

For more than 60 years, millions of gearheads, racers, builders, and weekend enthusiasts have trusted JEGS as their high-performance parts destination. From the legendary mail-order catalog to our leading e-commerce operation, JEGS continues to innovate while staying true to our racing roots. We don't just sell the parts we rely on — we live the lifestyle of speed, power, and performance.

We are now seeking an experienced Controller who brings not only technical expertise but also a strong leadership presence, intellectual curiosity, and the willingness to dig in, solve complex problems, and modernize processes within a fast-paced environment.

About the Role

The Controller will oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance for JEGS. This role reports directly to the VP of Accounting and CFO and plays a critical strategic role in shaping and improving financial operations across the business.

This position requires a seasoned financial leader who is comfortable working in both modern and legacy systems, can navigate detail with accuracy, and can collaborate effectively across departments and levels of the organization.

What You'll Do
Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Oversee the general ledger and ensure ongoing compliance with GAAP.
• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, forecasts, and budgets.
• Deliver timely variance analysis and insights to inform leadership decisions.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting cycle and long-term forecasting.
• Monitor performance against budget and recommend corrective actions.
• Partner with organizational leaders to align financial planning with operational goals.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Build, maintain, and enhance robust internal control frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Manage external auditor and financial institution relationships.

Operational Accounting Leadership

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, and banking functions.
• Ensure accuracy in daily and month-end processes.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team to ensure high performance and professional growth.
• Promote strong communication, collaboration, and consistency across the team.

Process & System Improvement

• Improve accounting systems, workflows, and reporting capabilities.
• Leverage existing ERP tools while strategically navigating older or antiquated systems where needed.

Additional Required Qualities (HR-Approved, Legally Compliant Language)

We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate the following attributes essential to success in the role:

• A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible accounting and finance experience, including significant leadership responsibility.
• A proven ability to build, strengthen, or redesign internal controls in alignment with organizational needs.
• A hands-on approach and willingness to engage directly in detailed work when necessary to ensure accuracy and operational integrity.
• A high degree of intellectual curiosity with the ability to learn the business, its operations, and its financial drivers.
• A collaborative working style, with the capacity to partner effectively across departments and levels of the company.
• Professional presence and communication skills that foster credibility and respect among peers, leadership, and cross-functional partners.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to diagnose issues, identify root causes, and implement practical, effective solutions.
• Comfort and adaptability working in both modern and legacy systems, including environments with developing processes or technology constraints.
• Sound judgment and the ability to understand organizational needs, financial impacts, and operational priorities before driving recommendations.

(All qualifications have been written in legally appropriate, non-discriminatory language.)

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience in retail, e-commerce, or distribution strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and cross-functional partnership capabilities.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Employee assistance program
• Referral program

Apply Today

If you are a seasoned accounting leader who thrives in a dynamic environment, brings both strategic insight and hands-on capability, and wants to help strengthen the financial foundation of a high-performance, high-energy company — we want to hear from you.

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