• New York, NY
  • $150,000–$179,999 Per Year
10 days ago

Job Description

A rapidly growing, founder-led luxury fashion brand is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting function and serve as a key business partner to the CFO and executive leadership team.

This organization generates approximately $100M in revenue through a diversified business model that includes wholesale, direct-to-consumer eCommerce, and retail operations. The Controller will oversee a team of five accounting professionals and play a critical role in strengthening processes, developing talent, and supporting continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close

  • Manage audits, internal controls, and GAAP compliance

  • Oversee cash flow, working capital, and treasury functions

  • Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and financial strategy

  • Evaluate and improve accounting processes and operational efficiencies

  • Develop, mentor, and elevate the accounting team

  • Support the complexities of wholesale, retail, and eCommerce operations

Ideal Background

Controller leadership experience within retail, apparel, fashion, or consumer products

Strong understanding of inventory accounting, margins, and cash flow management

Experience supporting both wholesale and direct-to-consumer business models

Proven success in founder-led or entrepreneurial environments

Hands-on leadership style with strong team development skills

Track record of improving processes while maintaining strong controls

Why Join?

  • Highly visible leadership role reporting directly to the CFO

  • Opportunity to influence the next phase of growth

  • Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture

  • Blend of strategic leadership and hands-on execution

  • Established brand with expanding retail, wholesale, and eCommerce presence

Pay Details: $150,000.00 to $179,999.00 per year

Search managed by: Jeffrey Kamberg

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Numbers & Facts

LocationNew York, NY
Salary$150,000–$179,999 Per Year

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Accounting Policiesunmatched
  • Auditingunmatched
  • Business Modelunmatched
  • Cash Flowunmatched
  • Cash Managementunmatched
  • Entrepreneurshipunmatched
  • Financial Controlunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Internal Auditunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Operational Strategyunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Retailunmatched
  • Retail Operationsunmatched
  • Talent Managementunmatched
  • Team Buildingunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Treasuryunmatched
  • Wholesale Industryunmatched
  • eCommerceunmatched

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