High-end apparel company in Los Angeles is looking for a sharp Accounting Manager to lead key areas of financial operations, including month-end close, inventory costing, and reporting. This is a high-impact role reports directly to the Controller and partners closely with cross-functional teams across the company.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Partner with operations to validate inventory movements and COGS
• Oversee reserves for excess and obsolete inventory
• Handle payroll, fixed assets, and sales & use tax compliance
• Support treasury activities and daily cash management
• Collaborate on system upgrades and automation initiatives
• Provide monthly departmental financials and contribute to ongoing process improvements
• Assist with audit prep, tax documentation, and ad hoc financial analysis
• Lead the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting under GAAP
• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and resolve variances
• Deliver monthly budget-to-actual variance analysis to senior leadership
• Own inventory accounting across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Maintain and refine cost models within ERP systems

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in fashion, retail, or manufacturing
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and inventory/cost accounting
• ERP experience – ApparelMagic, QuickBooks, NetSuite highly desirable
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, modeling)
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Prior experience in wholesale and/or DTC business models a plus