Controller

Birdy Grey; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K + match

Generous PTO

Remote work flexibility

Employee discounts

Parental leave

Job summary

Birdy Grey, a fast-growing D2C bridal brand, is seeking an accomplished Controller to lead all accounting functions from a remote US-based team. You will own the close processes, drive audit readiness, and strengthen internal controls while collaborating with FP&A, Operations, and Merchandising to ensure accurate inventory and revenue recognition.

The role requires 10+ years of progressive accounting, including public accounting, with Tech/AI-enabled workflow experience and a hands-on leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 10+ years progressive accounting experience, incl. 3+ years in public accounting.
• Direct experience with M&A due diligence and post‑close accounting.
• Experience in a direct‑to‑consumer/e‑commerce/apparel company with strong inventory knowledge.
• Proven track record owning close and external financial statement audits.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP—revenue, inventory, reserves.
• Experience building internal controls in growth‑stage companies.
• 3+ years managing accounting staff; advanced Excel skills.
• Interest in applying AI tools to automate workflows.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, detail‑oriented with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Own month-, quarter-, and year-end close with fast, accurate reporting.
• Lead external audits and prepare audit-ready documentation.
• Oversee GAAP compliance for revenue, inventory, leases, and stock comp.
• Manage inventory costing, landed costs, and physical/cycle counts.
• Prepare for due diligence and potential strategic transactions with data rooms.
• Design and maintain scalable internal controls (SOX-lite).
• Coordinate tax compliance with federal/state authorities and remittance.
• Oversee treasury, cash management, and covenant reporting.
• Drive close automation and AI-enabled workflows with existing tools.
• Lead and develop accounting team; partner with FP&A, Ops, Merchandising.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Audit coordination

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical mindset

AI in finance

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

M&A experience

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Shopify

Fulfil

Bill.com

Brex

Job description

THE COMPANY:

BIRDY GREY

Birdy Grey is a direct-to-consumer brand whose mission is to celebrate friendships during one of the most important milestones in a person’s life: their wedding.

Founded in 2017 by best friends Grace Lee (Founder & Chief Creative Officer) and Monica Ashauer (Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer), Birdy Grey offers affordable bridesmaid dresses starting at just $89, groomsmen suits starting at $199, plus fun gifts and accessories for everyone in the wedding party. Since day one, we've dressed over 2 million bridesmaids and we're proud to be a trusted resource for brides and grooms on their most cherished day.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Controller

REPORTS TO:

Chief Financial Officer

LOCATION:

US - Remote

Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA with an office in New York, NY, Birdy Grey supports remote work for eligible roles. We ask that all employees travel to either office once a quarter. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Scope Of Responsibilities

• Close & Reporting: Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close; drive to a consistent 5–7 business day close with complete, reviewed balance sheet reconciliations and flux analysis.
• External Audit Leadership: Serve as the primary point of contact for our external auditors; lead the company’s first financial statement audit and every audit thereafter, including PBC planning, audit-ready schedules, and technical memos.
• GAAP & Technical Accounting: Own accounting policies and technical positions under US GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition for e-commerce (returns reserves, gift cards, discounts, swatches), ASC 330 inventory, ASC 842 leases, and equity/stock compensation.
• Inventory Accounting: Own inventory costing and valuation, including landed cost capitalization (freight, duty, tariffs), cost-of-goods accuracy, physical count and cycle count reconciliation, and obsolescence/lower-of-cost reserves.
• Transaction Readiness: Partner with the CFO to prepare the finance function for due diligence and potential strategic transactions—data rooms, quality-of-earnings support, working capital analyses, and clean, defensible historical financials.
• Internal Controls: Design, document, and maintain a scalable internal control environment (segregation of duties, approval workflows, SOX-lite controls) sized for a company of our stage.
• Tax & Compliance: Coordinate with external tax advisors on federal and state income tax, the annual tax provision, multi-state sales tax nexus and remittance, and customs/duty compliance including First Sale.
• Treasury & Cash: Oversee cash management, bank reconciliations, payment controls, and covenant or lender reporting as applicable.
• Systems & Automation: Own the accounting systems stack (QuickBooks Online, Shopify, Fulfil, Bill.com, Brex) and lead close automation and AI-enabled workflows, with a bias toward getting more out of the tools we already have.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team; set clear standards, review work, and build a culture of ownership and accuracy.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Work closely with FP&A, Operations, Merchandising, and Supply Chain so that inventory, purchasing, and vendor terms are recorded accurately and on time.
• Special Projects: Support board reporting, lender and investor requests, and other finance initiatives as needed.

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE:

QUALIFICATIONS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree Required

Experience / Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in public accounting (audit)
• Direct, hands‑on experience leading or supporting a company through an M&A transaction (buy‑side or sell‑side), including due diligence, quality of earnings, and post‑close accounting
• Experience in a direct‑to‑consumer, e‑commerce, or apparel/fashion company, with a strong command of inventory accounting and landed cost
• Proven track record owning the close and serving as the primary liaison for an external financial statement audit
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, particularly revenue recognition, inventory, and reserves
• Experience building or strengthening internal controls in a growth‑stage company
• 3+ years managing and developing accounting staff
• Advanced Excel skills; comfortable working with large datasets and reconciling across multiple systems
• Excited about AI and actively leverage AI tools (e.g., Claude, Gemini, Copilot) to accelerate your own work and identify opportunities to embed AI‑driven automation across operations
• Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform data deep dives to surface actionable insights.
• Proactive problem solver with the ability to troubleshoot and/or elevate issues effectively.
• Hard working and willing to roll sleeves up ‑ no job is too big or too small.
• You have an entrepreneurial spirit. You thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced, fluid environment. You are comfortable with ambiguity and take initiative to lead projects.

Nice To Haves

• Start-up experience
• Interest in bridal and fashion
• Experience leading a company’s first audit or an auditor transition
• Experience with import/customs accounting, tariffs, and First Sale programs
• Hands‑on experience with QuickBooks Online, Shopify, Fulfil (or a similar ERP), Bill.com, and Brex
• Experience with close automation tools or using AI to streamline accounting workflows
• Familiarity with SQL, BigQuery, or BI tools such as Looker
• Start-up or PE/VC‑backed company experience

New York Pay Range

$170,000—$190,000 USD

WHY BIRDY GREY: BENEFITS & PERKS (for eligible Full-Time Employees)

• Competitive Compensation: Based on experience and performance + Annual Performance Bonus
• Healthcare Benefits: 100% employer covered medical dental & vision plans, 50% spouse and dependent medical coverage + access to One Medical + Mental Health Benefits
• Retirement: 401K + up to 4% match after 3 months
• Generous PTO: Flexible Open PTO Policy + 11 paid holidays
• Wellness: A monthly wellness day + monthly wellness stipend + summer Fridays
• Flexibility: Partial remote with a high level of autonomy and accountability
• Employee Discount: Free bridesmaid dresses + 50% discounts on Birdy Grey products
• Family Benefits: 3 months of paid parental leave
• Purpose: Join in the success of a high‑growth, 80% women, minority founded, early‑stage startup by driving performance and building out new processes

Highlights

• Birdy Grey is #305 on Inc5000's List of Fastest Growing US Companies 2022
• #22 on BuiltIn’s Best Startups to Work for in LA
• Be part of a company innovating the $75B+ US wedding market (IBISWorld, 2019)
• Join a Women Founded Small Business blazing trails in the Bridal industry
• Birdy Grey is making waves on BuzzFeed, The Knot, Brides, People, Allure, PopSugar, Bustle and more
• Named #5 on LA’s 50 Hottest Startups in 2020 by Pitchbook & Dot.LA
• Customers can participate in Birdy Grey’s giveback program with The Princess Project, a non‑profit that provides prom dresses and accessories to teens in need

Additional Information

The Lead Announces the 2021 Foremost 50 List: The Annual Power List of High‑Growth D2C Brands

Cult‑favorite bridal brand brings $99 bridesmaid dresses to one‑day pop‑up in Plano

My wedding party wore thse $99 bridesmaid dresses from Birdy Grey and everyone looked amazing, proving you don’t need to make anyone spend $400 on a dress they'll wear once

Birdy Grey Instagram - @birdygrey

Birdy Grey is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with rights regarding how your data or personal information is treated. Under the legislation, California residents can choose to opt out of the “sale” of their personal information to third parties. Based on the CCPA definition, “sale” refers to data collection for the purpose of creating advertising and other communications. Learn more about CCPA and your privacy rights.

How To Opt Out

By clicking on the link below, we will no longer collect or sell your personal information. This applies to both third‑parties and the data we collect to help personalize your experience on our website or through other communications. For more information, view our privacy policy.

Do not sell my personal information