Financial Controller (Apparel Manufacturing)

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of financial operations: AP, AR, GL, payroll, and institutional-grade financial reporting.
• Ensure high annual revenue transactions are accurately captured in QBO, bridging the gap between high-volume operational data and the General Ledger.
• Lead the month-end and year-end close, including consolidations, accruals, reconciliations, and comprehensive audit preparation.
• Oversee cost accounting for raw materials, trims, labor, overhead, WIP, and finished goods.
• Serve as the primary lead for Factoring relationships, A/R financing, and bank borrowing base certificates.
• Establish and enforce checks and balances to validate production cost sheets (managed by the COO) against actual bank outflows and factory invoices.
• Manage the cash-flow gap between overseas factory deposits and large-scale wholesale collections.
• Lead year-end financial reviews/audits and ensure GAAP compliance across multi-state and international operations.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Sourcing, Logistics, and Executive Leadership to improve processes, reporting, and financial visibility.
• Prepare audit packages, lender reporting, and compliance documentation with accuracy and timeliness.

What We’re Looking For

• Must reside in Torrance, CA and work on-site full-time.
• 12+ years of accounting experience, with at least 5+ years in apparel manufacturing.
• Apparel experience is non-negotiable, including cost accounting, inventory-in-transit, and production workflow familiarity.
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online and experience integrating with 3PL/Warehouse Management Systems.
• Experience managing year-end financial reviews and supporting external auditors.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume data environments using Excel and QBO.
• Direct experience managing Factoring and A/R Financing draws.
• Expert-level Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Power Query) to organize, audit, and reconcile large datasets.
• Experience managing an accounting team (AP, AR, Staff Accountants) in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location

In person