
Assistant Controller
Role summary
A globally recognized, design-led consumer brand in Los Angeles seeks a skilled Assistant Controller to oversee core accounting operations and lead a team of 4+ professionals. Reporting to the Global Controller, this leadership role ensures financial reporting accuracy and integrity, drives continuous improvement in close processes and controls, and supports global operations. The ideal candidate has 7-10+ years of progressive accounting experience with supervisory leadership, a strong foundation in US GAAP, and experience in retail or manufacturing environments. Experience with global accounting, consolidations, and ERP systems is highly preferred. A CPA is a plus.
We are seeking a highly skilled Assistant Controller to join a globally recognized, design-led consumer brand headquartered in Los Angeles.
Reporting directly to the Global Controller, this individual will oversee core accounting operations and lead a growing team of 4+ professionals within a fast-paced, international business environment.
This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting while driving continuous improvement across close processes, controls, and accounting operations.
What You’ll Do
- Lead accounting operations including AP, fixed assets, GL, prepaids, tax, and master data
- Own monthly close process, financial reporting, and balance sheet integrity
- Strengthen and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
- Drive a 6-day close target through process improvement and automation
- Partner with auditors (domestic and international) on year-end audit and compliance
- Improve ERP/system workflows and implement scalable best practices
- Lead, develop, and mentor a team of 4+ accounting professionals
- Support global operations including inventory, manufacturing, distribution, and retail accounting
What We’re Looking For
- 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory leadership
- Strong foundation in US GAAP and financial reporting
- Experience in retail and/or manufacturing environments strongly preferred
- Exposure to global accounting (inventory, FX, multi-entity operations)
- Background in cost accounting and/or consumer products manufacturing a plus
- Experience with consolidations and multi-divisional reporting strongly preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills
- Large ERP Experience
- CPA preferred
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