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.

What You'll Do

• 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.