Director, Accounting

Who We Are: Being naked is the #1 most sustainable option. We're #2. Since 2009, we've been on a mission to bring sustainable fashion to everyone. Named one of  Fast Company’s Brands That Matter and winning a Best Carbon Footprint award, we have big goals like being Climate Positive by 2025 , Circular by 2030 , and pushing the whole industry forward along the way. Our work has gotten love in Drapers and Sourcing Journal , and TIME wrote about how great our CEO, Hali Borenstein, is. Basically, we're saving the Earth and looking damn good doing it. We're a global brand with 50+ stores (and counting) around the world, and our own sustainable factory in LA . We innovate across categories like accessories , swimwear , and sleepwear , and we reach millions of people with campaigns like this , this and this .  None of this work is possible without the incredible people behind it. We're a mission-based company that invests in an inclusive culture, so we can innovate together and ensure everyone has the space to grow, thrive, and belong. And starting right now, we want to do all that with you. Work Location/ Schedule : Vernon, CA | Hybrid 4 Days In Office Assistant Controller  We are looking for an Assistant Controller who is ready to grow with us, someone who brings broad controllership depth, thrives in a complex operational environment, and wants to do the most meaningful work of their career at a brand they can be proud of. The right candidate has seen what it looks like when a high-growth consumer brand steps into its next stage of financial maturity and accountability, and knows how to build the infrastructure, rigor, and reporting standards that stage demands. Depending on the depth of experience and background a candidate brings, the scope and seniority of this role has room to reflect that. This role sits at the intersection of technical rigor and real business impact. You will own financial reporting integrity, support a reporting environment with significant regulatory and audit complexity, and bring structure and leadership to one of our most operationally nuanced areas: global inventory and cost accounting. If you are looking for a role where your fingerprints are on the entire accounting function, not just one corner of it, this is it. What You’ll Do: Inventory and Cost Accounting Own global inventory valuation across raw materials, WIP, finished goods, retail, and in-transit inventory, including accurate capitalization of landed costs across a multi-country supply chain Oversee standard costing methodology, BOM governance, and cost integrity across product categories, with clear gross margin analysis and variance visibility for leadership Manage the Allowance for Inventory Reserve process and maintain strong controls around obsolescence and inventory aging Financial Reporting, Controls, and Compliance Own the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting across the full general ledger Prepare and review financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, flux analyses, and management reports for the CFO and senior leadership Research and document technical accounting positions on complex or emerging issues, assess the impact of new standards, and support the preparation and review of external financial filings in compliance with US GAAP Build and maintain a strong internal controls environment, implement and document accounting policies, and drive SOX-ready infrastructure across the accounting function Lead or support the annual financial audit process and serve as a primary relationship owner with external auditors Process Improvement and Systems Own the roadmap for NetSuite optimization and scalable close processes, partnering with IT and operations to build the systems and control structures a growing global business requires Build executive-facing dashboards and KPI reporting that translate accounting data into clear, actionable insight for the CFO and leadership team Drive standardization of accounting policies and procedures across entities and geographies as the business scales internationally Cross-Functional Partnership and Team Leadership Build trusted partnerships across FP&A, Supply Chain, Production, Planning, and DC Operations, serving as a finance voice that is credible, collaborative, and commercially minded Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, creating a high-performing function where people grow and the work scales with the business Show up as a peer leader across the finance and accounting organization, someone directors and cross-functional partners want in the room and can rely on Support new market launches and evolving distribution models with the financial structure and foresight they require What You’ll Bring: 8 to 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 4+ years in a senior leadership role CPA required; MBA a plus Demonstrated experience operating within or supporting a complex regulatory and external reporting environment, including familiarity with SEC reporting requirements and SOX compliance A mix of public accounting (Big 4 or mid-tier) and private industry experience strongly preferred Deep expertise in inventory and cost accounting within retail, apparel, e-commerce, or CPG, including standard costing, landed cost accounting, and variance analysis across a high-SKU, multi-entity environment Proven experience in multi-currency, international manufacturing environments with cross-border inventory flows Advanced ERP experience required with NetSuite strongly preferred; expert-level Excel proficiency and experience building complex financial models for large datasets Strong people manager with a proven track record of developing accounting teams and driving cross-functional alignment Self-motivated, highly collaborative, and comfortable operating with autonomy in a fast-paced environment Who You Are You