Financial Controller / Accounting Director

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee month-end and year-end financial close processes across multiple California operating entities
• Review, reconcile, and validate financial statements and supporting schedules
• Ensure accuracy of general ledger activity, accruals, amortization, fixed assets, lease accounting, and intercompany balances
• Validate IFRS lease accounting calculations and support dual IFRS/US GAAP reporting requirements where applicable
• Oversee accounting for operational expenses, entity cross-charges, and intercompany allocations
• Ensure proper accounting treatment and compliance with company policies and reporting standards

Operational Finance Leadership

• Cook up and oversee financial analysis, reporting validation, and process oversight
• Maintain strong ownership of accounting processes within ERP and reporting systems
• Support implementation, integration, and continuous improvement of financial and operational systems

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Maintain strong internal accounting controls and process discipline
• Support external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting processes
• Cope with auditors, tax advisors, and internal stakeholders
• Ensure timely reconciliation of bank accounts, intercompany balances, and entity-level reporting

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and organize a small but high-impact accounting and finance team
• Establish clear processes, accountability, and operational discipline
• Develop team capabilities and support succession planning and internal growth

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong experience within retail, luxury retail, travel retail, airport retail, distribution, or multi-entity operational environments
• Proven experience leading accounting operations across multiple legal entities
• Strong operational accounting and financial reporting background
• Prior experience managing small but highly functional finance teams
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced and evolving environments
• Strong understanding of ERP systems, financial process ownership, and reporting structures

Technical Experience

• Preferred experience with:
• SAP Business One
• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• POS-integrated accounting environments
• Power BI or operational reporting platforms
• Multi-entity accounting structures
• IFRS and/or US GAAP environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA or equivalent certification preferred but not mandatory
• 7–12+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
• Prior audit experience is a plus
• English fluency required
• Spanish and/or Mandarin considered an advantage

Ideal Work Style

• Hands-on and operationally engaged
• Detail-oriented with strong process discipline
• Strong communicator across operational and executive teams
• Able to balance strategic priorities with execution
• Comfortable working cross-functionally within international organizations

Benefits

• Day One Health Benefits
• 401k Plan Contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parking Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $140,000-$160,000. Placement within this range will be based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. This role is eligible for an annual bonus program.