What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Controller position at The Fashion Network, Inc. Fashion, Online E-commerce and Retail Recruitment?
INVENTORY CONTROLLER
Position Summary
Controller – Fashion Apparel Company
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Controller to oversee all accounting, inventory, costing, and financial operations for a growing fashion apparel company servicing major retailers including Kohl’s and Walmart. This individual will play a critical role in managing financial reporting, inventory accuracy, costing analysis, compliance, and operational accounting processes across the organization. The ideal candidate will have strong experience within the apparel, fashion, consumer goods, or wholesale industry and understand the complexities of working with large retail accounts and overseas production.
Responsibilities
* Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end close
* Manage inventory accounting, reconciliations, and valuation across multiple warehouses, 3PLs, and retail channels
* Analyze and maintain accurate product costing including landed costs, freight, duties, chargebacks, markdowns, and vendor costs
* Develop and monitor inventory controls to ensure accuracy, shrink reduction, and compliance
* Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting packages
* Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and financial planning activities
* Partner with Operations, Production, Logistics, and Sales teams to improve profitability and operational efficiency
* Monitor retailer deductions, chargebacks, compliance penalties, and margin impact related to Kohl’s, Walmart, and other major accounts
* Oversee standard costing, inventory reserves, markdown exposure, and margin analysis
* Coordinate audits, tax filings, and external accounting relationships
* Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company financial policies
* Review and improve accounting procedures, reporting systems, and operational workflows
* Supervise and mentor accounting staff while building scalable financial processes
* Assist ownership and executive leadership with strategic financial analysis and business decision-making
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
* CPA preferred but not required
* 7 years of accounting and finance experience with strong exposure to inventory and costing
* Experience within fashion apparel, wholesale, consumer products, or retail industries strongly preferred
* Strong understanding of inventory accounting, landed costing, production costing, and retailer compliance requirements
* Experience working with major retailers such as Walmart, Kohl’s, Target, Ross, or similar accounts preferred
* Knowledge of overseas manufacturing, freight, duties, and supply chain costing
* Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
* Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, logistics, production, and sales teams
* Hands-on leadership style with the ability to operate both strategically and tactically
* Strong communication and management skills