We are seeking a Financial Controller with proven expertise in U.S. apparel manufacturing finance to lead our financial operations, strengthen internal controls, and partner closely with production, sourcing, and executive leadership. Operating at a large scale on QuickBooks Online requires a true Guardian mindset—someone who can manage massive transaction volumes, ensure data integrity, and protect margins in a fastmoving, deadlinedriven environment.
This role is ideal for a highhorsepower financial leader who understands the complexities of overseas production, inventoryintransit, and bigbox/clubstore distribution in the U.S.
Key Responsibilities:
- Full ownership of financial operations: AP, AR, GL, payroll, and institutionalgrade financial reporting.
- Ensure high annual revenue transactions are accurately captured in QBO, bridging the gap between highvolume operational data and the General Ledger.
- Lead the monthend and yearend 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 cashflow gap between overseas factory deposits and largescale wholesale collections.
- Lead yearend financial reviews/audits and ensure GAAP compliance across multistate 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 onsite fulltime.
- 12+ years of accounting experience, with atleast 5+ years in apparel manufacturing.
- Apparel experience is nonnegotiable, including cost accounting, inventoryintransit, and production workflow familiarity.
- Strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online and experience integrating with 3PL/Warehouse Management Systems.
- Experience managing yearend financial reviews and supporting external auditors.
- Proven ability to manage highvolume data environments using Excel and QBO.
- Direct experience managing Factoring and A/R Financing draws.
- Expertlevel 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 fastpaced, highpressure environment.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Work Location: In person
