<p><strong>Controller – Apparel Manufacturing</strong></p><p><strong>Location: South Bay, CA (Onsite)</strong></p><p>A well-established, high-volume consumer goods company is seeking a <strong>Controller</strong> with deep expertise in U.S. apparel manufacturing to lead core accounting operations and elevate financial visibility across the organization. This role will serve as a strategic partner to production, sourcing, and executive leadership while ensuring strong internal controls and protecting margins in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.</p><p>This position requires a hands-on leader who thrives in high transaction environments, understands global production cycles, and can connect operational activity to accurate financial reporting.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee full-cycle accounting operations, including <strong>AP, AR, GL, payroll, and financial reporting</strong></li><li>Ensure the accurate capture and reconciliation of <strong>high-volume transactions</strong> within a cloud-based accounting environment</li><li>Lead <strong>month-end and year-end close processes</strong>, including accruals, reconciliations, consolidations, and audit readiness</li><li>Manage <strong>inventory and cost accounting</strong>, including raw materials, labor, overhead, WIP, and finished goods</li><li>Own relationships with <strong>lenders and financing partners</strong>, including factoring, A/R financing, and borrowing base reporting</li><li>Implement and maintain <strong>controls to validate production cost data</strong> against actual expenditures and vendor invoices</li><li>Monitor and manage <strong>cash flow timing gaps</strong> between overseas production payments and domestic receivables</li><li>Ensure compliance with <strong>GAAP standards</strong> across multi-state and international operations</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with <strong>production, sourcing, logistics, and leadership</strong> to improve reporting, processes, and decision-making visibility</li><li>Prepare and deliver <strong>audit, lender, and compliance documentation</strong> accurately and on time</li></ul><p> <strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage</li><li>401(k) with company match</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul>

<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including <strong>5+ years within apparel or consumer goods manufacturing</strong></li><li>Strong knowledge of <strong>inventory accounting, production workflows, and in-transit inventory</strong></li><li>Proven experience in <strong>high-volume transaction environments</strong></li><li>Proficiency with <strong>cloud-based accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks Online)</strong> and integrations with warehouse or 3PL systems</li><li>Hands-on experience with <strong>factoring, A/R financing, and lender reporting</strong></li><li>Advanced Excel capabilities (e.g., <strong>Pivot Tables, lookups, data transformation tools</strong>)</li><li>Experience leading <strong>audit processes and working with external auditors</strong></li><li>Prior leadership experience managing <strong>accounting teams in fast-paced environments</strong></li><li>Must be able to work <strong>onsite in the South Bay</strong></li></ul><p><br></p>

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