Financial Controller - Apparel Manufacturing

Location: Torrance, CA Salary: $140,000 - $150,000/year Lead the Financial Operations Behind a Global Apparel Business Join a growing apparel manufacturing organization with international operations spanning the U.S., Asia, and the Middle East. This role offers exposure to global supply chains, large retail programs, and end-to-end apparel production while providing the opportunity to lead financial operations that directly impact business performance. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy building financial controls, managing complex accounting operations, and partnering with cross-functional teams, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact. Lead all accounting operations, including AP, AR, General Ledger, payroll, and financial reporting. Manage monthly and year-end close processes, consolidations, accruals, and audit preparation. Oversee cost accounting for raw materials, labor, overhead, trims, and finished goods. Manage factoring relationships, A/R financing activities, and borrowing base reporting. Establish financial controls and reconciliation processes across production and operational functions. Monitor cash flow and manage the timing differences between manufacturing expenses and customer collections. Ensure GAAP compliance across multi-state and international operations. Lead year-end financial reviews and external audit activities. Partner with sourcing, production, logistics, and leadership teams to improve reporting and operational efficiency. Manage and mentor accounting staff while supporting a high-performance finance function. What You'll Bring 12+ years of accounting experience. 5+ years of leadership experience at the Assistant Controller or Controller level. Apparel manufacturing accounting experience required. Strong background in cost accounting, inventory-in-transit, and production workflows. Proficiency with QuickBooks Online. Experience with 3PL and warehouse management system integrations. Experience managing year-end reviews and external audits. Direct experience with factoring and A/R financing. Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and Power Query. Experience leading accounting teams in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work on-site full-time in Torrance, CA. J-18808-Ljbffr