Director of Finance & Controller

Eb denim; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

EB Denim, a Los Angeles-based fashion brand, seeks an experienced Director of Finance & Controller to lead accounting and financial operations across DTC, wholesale, and retail channels. You will drive close processes, cash management, and strategic planning in a fast-growing environment.

The role requires 8–12+ years in finance leadership within fashion, strong GAAP expertise, and proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Shopify, and Full Circle ERP.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including senior-level financial leadership.
• Fashion or apparel industry experience with DTC, wholesale, and retail models.
• Experience growing a consumer brand from approximately $10M to $30M+ in annual revenue.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, inventory accounting, and cash flow management.
• Advanced financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and Excel skills.
• Full Circle ERP experience strongly preferred; QuickBooks Online and Shopify experience.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and analytical skills, with the ability to translate financial data into clear business recommendations.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, highly organized, and comfortable working directly with founders and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger management, and financial controls.
• Lead monthly and year-end close processes and ensure timely financial reporting.
• Oversee bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations and maintain chart of accounts.
• Partner with leadership on financial strategy, expense management, and capital allocation.
• Lead weekly finance meetings and cross-functional collaboration to drive financial accountability.
• Provide financial insights to support pricing, purchasing, and expansion decisions.
• Deliver monthly financial packages (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) with actionable recommendations.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors on federal, state, and local tax compliance.

Skills

Financial leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Shopify

Full Circle ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

EB Denim is a Los Angeles-based contemporary fashion brand known for its distinctive approach to denim and ready-to-wear. As we continue to grow across direct-to-consumer, wholesale, and retail, including planned retail expansion, we're seeking an experienced Director of Finance & Controller to lead our accounting and financial operations and support the next phase of our growth.

This is a hands-on leadership role for a commercially minded finance professional who can oversee day-to-day accounting, strengthen financial processes, and provide strategic insights that drive business performance.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Own all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger management, and financial controls.
• Lead monthly and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Oversee bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain the chart of accounts and improve accounting processes, workflows, and internal controls.
• Ensure accurate inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, and revenue recognition across all sales channels.
• Own weekly cash management, cash flow reporting, and rolling 13-week cash forecasts.
• Lead annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, financial modeling, and long-term financial planning.
• Prepare monthly budget vs. actual analyses, identifying variances and recommending actionable improvements.
• Manage banking relationships, lenders, factoring arrangements, credit facilities, and related financial obligations.
• Partner with leadership on financial strategy, expense management, and capital allocation.

Inventory & Business Performance

• Partner with merchandising and planning teams on inventory investments, aging, margins, and open-to-buy planning.
• Analyze profitability across DTC, wholesale, and retail channels, identifying opportunities to improve margins and operational efficiency.
• Develop financial models to evaluate inventory purchasing, retail expansion, and other strategic investments.
• Provide financial insights that support pricing, purchasing, and broader business decisions.
• Deliver accurate monthly financial packages, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and actionable business recommendations.
• Present financial performance, risks, and opportunities to company leadership.
• Lead weekly finance meetings and collaborate cross-functionally to drive financial accountability.
• Establish reporting processes and KPIs that support a growing, multi-channel business.

Compliance & Systems

• Coordinate with external tax advisors on federal, state, and local tax compliance, including sales tax.
• Support year-end accounting, tax preparation, and audit requests as needed.
• Maintain and optimize financial systems, including QuickBooks Online, Shopify, and Full Circle ERP.
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting, streamline workflows, and strengthen financial controls.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including senior-level financial leadership.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Fashion or apparel industry experience required, with a strong understanding of DTC, wholesale, and retail business models.
• Experience supporting the growth of a consumer brand from approximately $10M to $30M+ in annual revenue.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, and cash flow management.
• Advanced financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and Excel skills.
• Full Circle ERP experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online and Shopify.
• Experience managing banking relationships, factoring, and credit facilities.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and analytical skills, with the ability to translate financial data into clear business recommendations.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, highly organized, and comfortable working directly with founders and senior leadership.

Expectations & Deliverables

• Monthly Financial Reporting: Complete and deliver accurate financial statements and reporting packages by the 15th of the following month.
• Weekly Cash Management: Provide weekly cash flow reporting and maintain an updated 13-week cash forecast.
• Monthly Budget Analysis: Deliver budget vs. actual reporting, including material variances and recommended actions.
• Inventory & Profitability: Provide monthly inventory performance, aging, margin, and channel profitability reporting.
• Leadership Meetings: Lead weekly finance meetings to review performance, cash position, priorities, and upcoming financial commitments.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a commercially minded finance leader who combines strong accounting expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset. This person should be equally comfortable managing day-to-day financial operations and providing strategic insights to support growth.

The ideal candidate is proactive, resourceful, and highly accountable, anticipating challenges, identifying opportunities, and bringing solutions rather than simply reporting numbers. They thrive in a fast‑paced, founder‑led environment and are excited to help build the financial infrastructure needed to support EB Denim's continued growth and retail expansion.

Compensation

$150,000-175,000 annually, plus performance-based bonus, depending on experience and qualifications.