Assistant Controller

Citizens of Humanity Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizens of Humanity Group in Los Angeles, CA seeks an Assistant Controller to support financial planning, reporting, and operational analysis. The role partners with distribution, production, manufacturing and sales to drive profitability.

The position will handle month-end close, journal entries, consolidations, and detailed financial reporting. You will analyze gross margin, pricing, and product profitability, and support inventory controls and process improvements across channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Active CPA certification or CPA candidate.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience with financial statements and month-end close.
• Experience with SQL 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

CPA

SQL

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

BI tools

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