Financial Controller (Apparel Manufacturing) #ESF1680

• Global Exposure – Work across multiple international markets including the U.S., Asia, and the Middle East, gaining hands-on experience in global supply chain operations.
• Experience with Large Retail Programs – Get exposure to high-volume production supporting major retail and wholesale channels, helping you understand large-scale merchandising and distribution.
• End-to-End Industry Experience – Build skills across design, product development, sourcing, manufacturing, quality control, logistics, and delivery within a full-cycle apparel environment.
• Fast-Paced & Growth-Oriented Environment – Develop strong project management, coordination, and problem-solving skills in a dynamic, deadline-driven industry.
• Strong Learning & Development Opportunity – Gain practical, real-world exposure to apparel production processes and global trade operations, ideal for long-term career growth.
• Cross-Functional & International Collaboration – Work closely with teams across different countries, cultures, and departments, strengthening communication and collaboration skills.

What you will be doing:

• Full ownership of accounting operations: AP, AR, GL, payroll, and institutional-grade financial reporting.
• Ensure high revenue in annual transactions are accurately captured in QBO, bridging the gap between high-volume data and the General Ledger.
• Manage the close process, including consolidations, accruals, and comprehensive audit preparation.
• Oversee cost accounting for raw materials, trims, labor, overhead, and finished goods.
• Act as the primary lead for Factoring relationships, A/R financing, and bank borrowing base certificates.
• Establish the 'checks and balances' to verify production cost sheets (managed by the COO) against actual bank outflows and factory invoices.
• Manage the 'cash gap' between overseas factory deposits and large-scale wholesale collections.
• Lead year-end financial reviews/audits and ensure GAAP compliance across multi-state and international operations.
• Collaborate closely with production, sourcing, and logistics to improve processes and reporting.

Experience you will need:

• Must reside in Torrance, CA, and work on-site full-time.
• 12+ years of accounting experience; 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in apparel accounting (Assistant Controller or Controller level).
• Apparel experience is non-negotiable, including familiarity with cost accounting, inventory-in-transit, and production workflows.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and experience with 3PL/Warehouse Management System integrations.
• Experience managing year-end financial reviews and supporting external auditors.
• Proven ability to manage the data volume associated with high annual revenue using Excel and QBO.
• Direct experience managing Factoring and A/R Financing draws.
• Expert in Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Power Query) to organize and audit high-volume data.
• Experience managing an accounting team (AP, AR, Staff Accountants) in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.