Assistant Controller
About the role
We are looking for a technically strong and operationally minded Assistant Controller to join our finance leadership team. This role carries a heavy emphasis on cost accounting and inventory accounting, and will be the senior owner of our global inventory valuation, standard costing, and gross margin accuracy — while also contributing to broader controllership responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Own the global standard costing methodology: cost rolls, BOM governance, and cost integrity across all product categories
Lead inventory valuation across raw materials, WIP, finished goods, retail, and in-transit inventory, including accurate capitalization of landed costs, in a multi country environment
Advanced Financial Analysis to drive visibility into PPV, production variances, freight variances, working capital management and cost absorption with clear gross margin analysis for leadership
Manage the Allowance for Inventory Reserve process and establish strong controls around obsolescence and inventory aging
Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
Manage the month-end close for inventory and cost accounting, including complex journal entries, SL-to-GL reconciliations, COGS reporting, and flux explanations
Support broader controllership close activities and ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
Serve as the primary liaison for cost and inventory accounting during external audits
Process Improvement & Systems
Identify and eliminate manual processes within costing and inventory workflows, leveraging ERP functionality and automation tools
Lead ERP optimization initiatives (NetSuite preferred) and build reporting dashboards and KPIs that improve decision-making speed
Implement stronger controls and standardized processes across global supply chain accounting
Cross-Functional Partnership & Team Leadership
Partner closely with Supply Chain, Production, Planning, FP&A, and DC Operations to ensure financial accuracy and operational insight
Lead, mentor, and develop the cost and inventory accounting team; build a high-performing function that scales with the business
Support new market launches and evolving distribution models with scalable cost structures
Qualifications
Experience: 8–10+ years in cost and inventory accounting within retail, apparel, e-commerce, or CPG; 3–5+ years in a senior leadership role
Technical Depth: Deep expertise in standard costing, variance analysis, landed cost accounting, and the full inventory lifecycle from receipt through COGS recognition
Global Experience: Proven track record in high-growth, multi-entity environments with international manufacturing and cross-border inventory flows
Systems: Advanced ERP experience required; NetSuite strongly preferred. Ability to leverage system functionality to reduce manual work
Excel & Analytics: Expert-level Excel proficiency with experience building complex financial models and automated tools for large datasets
Leadership: Strong people manager with a track record of developing accounting teams and driving cross-functional alignment
Public & Private Experience: A mix of public accounting (Big 4 or mid-tier firm) and private industry experience is strongly preferred; public company exposure or experience supporting audit-ready, SOX-compliant environments a plus
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required. CPA or MBA highly preferred
Benefits
Employer-sponsored private medical, dental, and vision insurance
Competitive paid time off policies including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
Retirement planning support for eligible employees, including the option to invest in Environmental Social Governance-aligned (fancy way to say sustainable) funds
Fertility care support through Carrot, and up to a $5,000 USD reimbursement for related fertility expenses after 1 year of employment
Opportunities for growth that contribute to overall compensation
Pay
The anticipated base salary range is $180,000 – $210,000 + 15% bonus eligibility, depending on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal compensation equity.
Schedule
Hybrid 4 Days In Office