We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations and strengthen accounting oversight for a growing wholesale apparel distribution business in Commerce, California. This role will guide core accounting activities, deliver timely financial reporting, and support leadership with meaningful analysis that informs planning and performance. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain compliance while improving visibility into financial results. Responsibilities: • Lead the day-to-day accounting function across payables, receivables, payroll, and the general ledger to ensure accurate and timely processing. • Direct month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and review of supporting documentation. • Produce financial statements, management reports, budgets, and forecasts that provide clear insight into business performance. • Monitor adherence to accounting standards, lender requirements, tax obligations, and internal financial controls. • Partner with executive leadership to interpret financial results, identify trends, and support strategic decision-making. • Coordinate with external auditors and tax professionals to facilitate annual audits, statutory reporting, and tax filings. • Oversee cash management activities, including bank reconciliations and support for factoring-related reporting and analysis. • Use accounting and reporting tools to improve accuracy, streamline reporting processes, and enhance financial analysis capabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; a CPA or comparable credential is preferred. • Demonstrated experience in a controller or senior financial management position. • Strong command of financial reporting, month-end close, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation processes. • Knowledge of audits, audited financial statements, annual reporting requirements, and internal control practices. • Ability to analyze financial data, consolidate information, and present conclusions clearly to leadership. • Experience using accounting systems, reporting platforms, and standard business software applications. • Effective leadership, organizational, and communication skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

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Los Angeles, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 165000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations and strengthen accounting oversight for a growing wholesale apparel distribution business in Commerce, California. This role will guide core accounting activities, deliver timely financial reporting, and support leadership with meaningful analysis that informs planning and performance. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain compliance while improving visibility into financial results. Responsibilities: • Lead the day-to-day accounting function across payables, receivables, payroll, and the general ledger to ensure accurate and timely processing. • Direct month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and review of supporting documentation. • Produce financial statements, management reports, budgets, and forecasts that provide clear insight into business performance. • Monitor adherence to accounting standards, lender requirements, tax obligations, and internal financial controls. • Partner with executive leadership to interpret financial results, identify trends, and support strategic decision-making. • Coordinate with external auditors and tax professionals to facilitate annual audits, statutory reporting, and tax filings. • Oversee cash management activities, including bank reconciliations and support for factoring-related reporting and analysis. • Use accounting and reporting tools to improve accuracy, streamline reporting processes, and enhance financial analysis capabilities.
2026-08-11T00:00:00Z