Lead accounting operations and financial reporting for an apparel manufacturing/private label company. Oversee month‑end/year‑end close, AP/AR/GL/payroll, cost and inventory accounting, audits, cash flow and factoring relationships, and develop the accounting team while partnering with production, sourcing, logistics, and executive leadership.
GHJ Search & Staffing is partnering with a growing apparel manufacturing and private label company with approximately $100M in annual revenue that is seeking a Financial Controller to join its leadership team.
This is a highly visible role reporting directly to the CFO and overseeing the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, cost accounting, inventory accounting, audit support, and cash flow management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead month-end and year-end close
- Manage AP, AR, GL, payroll, and financial reporting
- Oversee cost accounting, inventory, WIP, and inventory-in-transit
- Manage factoring relationships and A/R financing
- Lead audits and ensure GAAP compliance
- Partner with Production, Sourcing, Logistics, and Executive Leadership
- Manage and develop the accounting team
Ideal Background:
- Prior Controller experience
- Apparel manufacturing, wholesale, private label, or import production experience
- Strong cost accounting and inventory accounting knowledge
- QuickBooks Online expertise
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience in high-volume transaction environments
- Factoring and financing experience is a plus
This company is looking for a hands-on leader who understands the operational and financial complexities of overseas production, inventory management, and large retail customer relationships.
If you have apparel industry experience and are interested in learning more, please apply!
GHJ Los Angeles, California, USA Office
700 S. Flower St., Suite 3300, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90017
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