Financial Controller (Apparel Manufacturing)

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 atleast5+ 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