Controller

)Industry : Luxury Goods & Desig nReports To : Chief Executive Officer / Chief Financial Office rPreferred Certification : CP A Position Summa ryA premier luxury goods and design firm is seeking an experience d Controll er to lead its accounting and financial operations. This is a highly visible leadership position responsible for ensuring financial integrity, operational excellence, and strategic business support across the organizatio n. The Controller will oversee all accounting functions while serving as a cross-functional finance partner to executive leadership, operations, sales, purchasing, inventory, and design teams. The ideal candidate combines exceptional technical accounting expertise with strong financial planning and business acumen and enjoys collaborating across departments to improve profitability and operational performan ce. A CPA designation is strongly prefer red. Key Responsibil rtingLead all day-to-day accounting operations including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Fixed Assets, and Cash Manage ment.Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial repor ting.Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements and executive management rep orts.Review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and balance sheet sched ules.Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal cont rols.Manage external audits, tax preparation, and regulatory compli ance.Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial reporting requirem alysisPartner with executive leadership to develop annual budgets and rolling fore casts.Prepare financial models supporting strategic growth initia tives.Monitor company performance against budget and identify opportunities for improved profitab ility.Analyze revenue trends, product margins, operating expenses, and cash flow.Develop executive dashboards and KPI repo rting.Provide recommendations that improve financial and operational perfor mance. Cross-Functional Business Part nershipWork closely with leadership across multiple departments inc ludin rationsPur chasingSuppl y ChainInventory Man agementProduct Deve lopmen tDesignCustomer Exp erienceHuman Re sources Responsibilities include:Supporting pricing and profitability de cisions.Evaluating inventory performance and inventor y turns.Improving purchasing and vendor management pr ocesses.Assisting with operational planning and capacity fore aunches.Supporting strategic growth init unities.Driving process improvements across depa rtments. Inventory & Cost A ccountingOversee inventory valuation and reconc iliation.Monitor inventory accuracy and cycle count p rocesses.Analyze product costing and gross margins.Review standard costing methodologies and cost all ocations.Ensure proper inventory controls and valuation pr ocedures.Partner with operations to improve inventory management and purchasing effi LeadershipLead, mentor, and develop the accoun ting team.Establish departmental goals and performanc e metrics.Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous im provement.Serve as a trusted financial advisor to executive l eadership.Participate in strategic planning and executive decisi on-making. Qua lificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Admi preferred.8+ years of progressive accounting experience.3+ years of leadership or Controller-level experience.Experience within luxury goods, consumer products, manufacturing, wholesale distribution, furniture, interior design, architecture, lifestyle brands, or related industries is highly preferred.Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.Experience managing audits and tax compliance.Advanced financial analysis and business partner ing skills.Proven ability to lead cross-functional i nitiatives.Excellent communication and executive presentat ion skills. Preferred Technica l ExperienceERP systems such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP Business One, Oracle, l modeling).Business intelligence platforms (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).Budgeting and forecasti ng software.Inventory managem ent systems.CRM reporting integration. Preferr ed Experienc eCPA license.Public accounting background (Big Four or regional CPA fir m preferred).Multi-entit y accounting.Inventory and cos t accounting.Manufacturing or distributio n accounting.Financial planning and analysi s (FP&A).Cash flow forecasting.ERP implementations or system conversions.Internal controls and SOX experience (if applicable).Process automation and financial systems #J-18808-Ljbffr