What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Conexus?
We are seeking a highly skilled Assistant Controller to join a globally recognized, design-led consumer brand headquartered in Los Angeles.
Reporting directly to the Global Controller, this individual will oversee core accounting operations and lead a growing team of 4 professionals within a fast-paced, international business environment.
This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting while driving continuous improvement across close processes, controls, and accounting operations.
What You’ll Do
- Lead accounting operations including AP, fixed assets, GL, prepaids, tax, and master data
- Own monthly close process, financial reporting, and balance sheet integrity
- Strengthen and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
- Drive a 6-day close target through process improvement and automation
- Partner with auditors (domestic and international) on year-end audit and compliance
- Improve ERP/system workflows and implement scalable best practices
- Lead, develop, and mentor a team of 4 accounting professionals
- Support global operations including inventory, manufacturing, distribution, and retail accounting
What We’re Looking For
- 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory leadership
- Strong foundation in US GAAP and financial reporting
- Experience in retail and/or manufacturing environments strongly preferred
- Exposure to global accounting (inventory, FX, multi-entity operations)
- Background in cost accounting and/or consumer products manufacturing a plus
- Experience with consolidations and multi-divisional reporting strongly preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills
- Large ERP Experience
- CPA preferred