Assistant Controller

Citizens of Humanity Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizens of Humanity Group seeks an Assistant Controller to support financial planning, reporting, and operational analysis in Los Angeles. You will partner with distribution, production, manufacturing, and sales to drive profitability and performance.

The role emphasizes month-end close, consolidated reporting, and in-depth margin analysis. Ideal candidates hold a CPA (active or candidate) with 5+ years in accounting, preferably in apparel/retail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Active CPA certification or CPA candidate.
• 5+ years of experience in Accounting and financial accounting, preferably in apparel, retail, or consumer goods.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.
• Experience supporting month-end close and working with large datasets.
• Experience with SQL and/or BI tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close processes, including journal entries, inventory valuation, accruals, variance analysis, and reconciliation support
• Prepare Monthly Consolidations
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports, highlighting key trends, profitability, and performance drivers
• Conduct operational and business analysis to support shipping operations and improve visibility
• Analyze gross margin, pricing, and product profitability across categories and channels
• Support inventory analysis, including turnover, aging, and reserve recommendations
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
• Ensure data accuracy and maintain financial reporting tools and systems

Skills

Financial analysis

Month-end close

SQL / BI tools

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Active CPA certification or CPA candidate

Tools

SQL

BI tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Assistant Controller will play a key role in supporting financial planning, reporting, and operational analysis. This position partners closely with cross-functional teams including distribution, production, manufacturing, and sales to provide insights that drive performance and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close processes, including journal entries, inventory valuation, accruals, variance analysis, and reconciliation support
• Prepare Monthly Consolidations
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports, highlighting key trends, profitability, and performance drivers
• Conduct operational and business analysis to support shipping operations and improve visibility
• Analyze gross margin, pricing, and product profitability across categories and channels
• Support inventory analysis, including turnover, aging, and reserve recommendations
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements
• Ensure data accuracy and maintain financial reporting tools and systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• Active CPA certification or CPA candidate
• 5+ years of experience in Accounting and a role involving financial accounting, preferably in apparel, retail, or consumer goods
• Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
• Experience supporting month-end close and working with large datasets
• Experience with SQL and/or BI tools is a plus
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills