Controller

Job Title: Controller 
Location: Los Angeles, CA 
Company: Violet St
Industry: Apparel, Clothing, Footwear
Reports To: CFO

Violet St is an independent footwear company founded by Luke Wood (former President of Beats by Dr. Dre and VP at Apple) and Charles Mangan (founder of TITOL, Manager of Cactus Plant Flea Market, and ex-CMO/COO of Travis Scott's Cactus Jack). The brand stands out by partnering with creatives from design, music, culture, and sports to offer them their own independently designed and owned footwear lines at scale.

After two years of signing talent, developing products, and completing an acquisition, Violet St is set to fully launch in 2025! The team includes experts from top companies in footwear, apparel, and tech, and they’re eager to continue conversations with potential collaborators or interested parties. 

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced, confident, and open-minded Controller to join our finance team at Violet St, a fast-growing company in the apparel and footwear industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial governance, treasury management, experience with multiple entities, and ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting across a diverse portfolio of brands.

This role will be pivotal in supporting the CFO in overseeing accounting operations, maintaining compliance with financial regulations, and implementing best practices for financial management across our various business lines. The Assistant Controller will have the opportunity to work with a collaborative team, manage key processes, and contribute to the company’s overall growth and success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Oversight & Reporting:
  • Drive the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and company policies.
  • Oversee the reconciliation of accounts, including intercompany transactions and multi-entity consolidations.
  • Support financial close processes and ensure timely submission of financial reports to senior leadership.
• Treasury Management:
  • Sound understanding of working capital flows and impact to the business.
  • Mange cash flow inbounds/outbounds with a vision to cash needs in the short and long term.
• Governance & Compliance:
  • Help establish and ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting policies to maintain a strong governance framework.
  • Assist in the preparation for audits, both internal and external, and manage communication with auditors.
  • Monitor and enforce compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, industry standards, and corporate policies.
• Multi-Entity Management:
  • Manage the financial operations of multiple entities, ensuring proper allocation of expenses and revenue, as well as proper consolidation processes.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting for each entity and business unit.
  • Assist in the budgeting and forecasting process for each entity, helping to align financial goals across the organization.
• Process Improvement & Internal Controls:
  • Identify areas for improvement in accounting processes and implement efficient solutions that enhance reporting accuracy, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Maintain and improve internal control procedures to mitigate financial risks and ensure the integrity of financial reporting.
• Team Collaboration & Leadership:
  • Collaborate with the finance team and cross-functional departments (e.g., sales, operations, supply chain) to provide financial insights that support decision-making.
  • Assist in managing a team of accountants or other finance staff as needed, ensuring their growth and professional development.
• Ad-hoc Financial Analysis:
  • Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting for senior leadership, assisting in strategic decision-making, mergers, acquisitions, or other financial initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • CPA  certification required (license does not need to be current)
• Experience:
  • 10+ years of accounting and finance experience, preferably within the apparel, clothing, or footwear industries.
  • Experience with multi-entity accounting, consolidations, and managing intercompany transactions is essential.
  • Strong understanding of financial governance and regulatory compliance (e.g., SOX, GAAP).
  • Experience in working with complex accounting systems (ERP experience, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.).

• Skills:
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel and financial modeling; ability to analyze large sets of data and draw actionable insights.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Leadership ability with a strong focus on collaboration and team development.