Controller

Job Title: ControllerJob Type: Full-time / RemoteWork Hours: US Time Zone (PST)Job OverviewWe’re helping our client, a California-based beauty, fashion, and wellness brand, find an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations, ensuring timely and accurate reporting while designing and maintaining a strong internal control environment.This role is responsible for audit readiness, financial statement preparation, cash management, and optimizing the monthly close process.The ideal candidate brings a strong background in establishing internal controls, audit readiness, and financial reporting, with demonstrated leadership experience and a hands-on approach to driving financial discipline and operational excellence in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.Responsibilities:Establish and implement internal controls to support audit readiness and financial accuracy.Lead the design and management of a structured monthly close process and calendar, with a goal of reducing close time while maintaining accuracy.Oversee financial statement preparation, ensuring compliance with GAAP accounting principles.Manage external audits, working closely with auditors to streamline processes and improve internal efficiencies.Develop and enforce system controls within NetSuite to ensure proper financial oversight and mitigate risk.Strengthen cash management and treasury operations, including optimizing the cash collection cycle and forecasting cash flow.Partner with senior leadership to provide strategic financial insights that support business growth and decision-making.Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting with a focus on data integrity and transparency.Requirements:Must-Have:10+ years of accounting and finance experience, including leadership and team management roles.Strong foundation and hands-on experience applying GAAP accounting principles.Strong understanding of internal controls, risk management, and audit processes.Experience managing financial close processes with a proven ability to improve efficiency.NetSuite expertise, with the ability to optimize and enhance system functionality.Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to develop and mentor teams.Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while maintaining financial discipline.Nice-to-Have:Experience in retail and consignment operations strongly preferred.Public accounting experience or internal audit background strongly preferred.