Controller

We are exclusively representing our client, a high-end apparel company based in Venice, California, in hiring a Controller.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Maintain the general ledger and oversee all accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and treasury.
• Ensure the accuracy of balance sheet reconciliations and proactively resolve accounting issues.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures that support company growth.
• Oversee accounting for direct-to-consumer eCommerce, retail stores, wholesale, and third-party marketplace channels.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition across multiple sales channels.
• Manage inventory accounting, including costing, reserves, inventory reconciliations, and periodic physical inventories.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to improve inventory controls and reporting.
• Support accounting for customer returns, chargebacks, promotions, gift cards, loyalty programs, and shipping costs.
• Establish and maintain a strong internal control environment.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Coordinate annual financial statement audits and serve as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Support sales tax, income tax, and other regulatory compliance activities in partnership with external advisors.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital.
• Oversee banking relationships and treasury activities.
• Improve accounting systems, workflows, and automation opportunities.
• Drive continuous process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Planning, Supply Chain, Operations, and Technology teams to improve financial visibility and business performance.
• Provide financial insights to support strategic initiatives, new business opportunities, and operational decision-making.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Build scalable organizational processes to support future company growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably including both public accounting and industry experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing accounting teams.
• Experience within apparel, fashion, consumer products, retail, or eCommerce industries strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience with inventory accounting and multi-channel revenue recognition.
• Demonstrated success leading financial audits.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Experience integrating financial systems and improving accounting processes is highly desirable.