• Job Description

  Req#: 5575853003
  Controller
  
  Hybrid; 1-3 days a week in Los Angeles office
  Equity Available
  Compensation: $150K - $200K
  Honeylove is a venture-backed DTC startup founded by EDM artist Betsie Larkin. After searching high and low for quality shapewear that made her feel confident on stage, Betsie decided to create her own line of stage-worthy shapewear and launched it in 2018. Honeylove grew quickly over the past couple of years and has sold over 2 million garments, as well as earned praise from countless publishers (eg: New York Times, Good Morning America, etc). SimilarWeb data show that we were the 2nd fastest-growing fashion brand in Q2 2021.Since our launch in 2018, Honeylove has expanded to tops, bras, and many other garments that have set new standards in their segments. We apply a technical and artistic approach to problems we see in the fashion industry, creating products that serve our customers of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds.
  As Controller, you will successfully manage accounting, systems, and inventory-related operations. The Controller position is accountable for the production of financial statements, systems of accounting records. The successful candidate for this position will possess ambition, strategic business acumen, clear attention to detail, and great energy. It is imperative that you have experience managing accounting for a growing, inventory-based business. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in team development and process & system improvements, with a clear growth path within the company.
  
  Responsibilities
  • Oversee all accounting functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, month-end close, financial reporting, cash management, and taxes
  • Lead month-end closing process, ensuring completeness and accuracy of all journal entries, account reconciliations, and the preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
  • Prepare inventory accounting including, but not limited to: Standard costs audits and analysis, inventory roll forward, inventory slow moving reserve calculation, Inventory reporting and analysis, financial production order closing, month end inventory cutoff testing, inventory movement audits, counts, purchase price variance analysis and gross margin analysis.
  • Establish and document accounting policies and procedures and also maintains organized records in preparation for annual audits as well as month-end close (e.g. checklist, accounting manual, account recs, SOPs)
  • Manages the annual audit process and ensure compliance with tax regulations
  • Oversee ERP Conversion / Implementation project from QuickBooks to NetSuite.
  • Assist Finance on a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports, audits and information technology enhancements.
  Qualifications:
  • CPA or CPA Candidate preferred.
  • Knowledge cost accounting and compliance with GAAP.
  • Strong Excel and ERP systems
  • Experience with monthly close
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with high degree of accuracy
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels
  Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required
  • 8+ years of accounting and finance experience
  • Experience managing the full accounting function at a small to mid-size business
  • Experience in an inventory-based business; multi-channel background is a plus

• About the company

  Innovative shapewear that delivers superior shaping, posture support, and all-day comfort in a powerful design you can show off.

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