{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"afcb13ecc402b23d0abeb2b5","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/afcb13ecc402b23d0abeb2b5","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/afcb13ecc402b23d0abeb2b5","title":"Controller","description":"Fpa ControllerFor nearly three decades, 686 Apparel has been developing, testing, and engineering technical fabrications and laminations in apparel. Everything we do is based around innovation, people, and purpose with the goal to build the best performance products with our active-minded community. We create products. We create a community. We create experiences.\r\nOur key building blocks:\r\nIndependence\r\nInnovation\r\nInclusion\r\nCommunity\r\nSustainability\r\nWe're looking for an experienced and motivated FP&A Controller to support the overall Finance and Accounting department objectives related to accounting, financial planning & analysis, and management duties, and will lean into the FP&A workload as the priority. A variety of analytical duties, including the collection and analysis of financial data from numerous sources, with the majority of analysis being presented to senior management. The position requires in-depth knowledge of business and sales dynamics, forecasting analytics, and strong reporting skills. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, strong business acumen and accounting knowledge, and the ability to think fluidly during presentations and conversations. The position can expect to spend most of their time working on daily value add reporting, reconciliations, weekly/monthly/quarterly reporting, and special projects.\r\nESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):\r\nFinancial Planning & Analysis\r\nDaily/Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly/Annual Reporting\r\nBusiness Plan Development - Budget & Forecast Modeling\r\nCash Flow Modeling\r\nCost Center Reporting and Collaboration\r\nERP system super user/administrator master data clean up / refinement\r\nSales & Gross Margin analysis and reporting, By Channel, By Category\r\nMarket research and data analytics, sell through reporting\r\nPricing validations & modeling\r\nDemand/Merchandise planning and purchasing analysis and modeling\r\nOperational efficiency and cost analysis and reporting\r\nExpert-level Excel modeling and database querying/reporting\r\nAssist with the preparation of the consolidated financial statements and financial presentations\r\nAssist with various ad-hoc reports and projects\r\nMonth End / Accounting / Compliance\r\nMonth End Close Recs\r\nAudit/Tax/Banking Reporting\r\nSales/Use Tax Reporting/Compliance\r\nGL account analysis and reconciliations\r\nAR/AP Mgmt and Reporting\r\nInventory cost accounting and reporting\r\nAssist in accounting month-end close process\r\nRequirements\r\nQUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:\r\nExcellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills\r\nBA/BS in Finance, Accounting, or related field\r\nHighly proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, etc\r\nAbility to work in a fast pace, time sensitive environment\r\nOrganized, self-motivated, ability to multi-task, team player\r\n3-5 years progressive leadership experience in Accounting and Finance\r\nPLUS FACTORS:\r\nFull Circle Accounting Software experience or other comparable ERP system\r\nKnowledge or experience in outdoor/action sports related industries\r\nWork experience with a private equity backed company","company":"686","rawCompany":"686","city":"Gardena","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-09T07:59:47.123Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"13-2099.00","title":"Financial Specialists, All Other","slug":"financial-specialists-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"315250","title":"Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)","slug":"cut-and-sew-apparel-manufacturing-except-contractors"},{"code":"458110","title":"Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers","slug":"clothing-and-clothing-accessories-retailers"},{"code":"315210","title":"Cut and Sew Apparel Contractors","slug":"cut-and-sew-apparel-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controller","description":"Fpa ControllerFor nearly three decades, 686 Apparel has been developing, testing, and engineering technical fabrications and laminations in apparel. 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