Financial Controller

PARTOW; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Partow, a New York-based luxury brand, seeks an experienced Financial Controller to lead its accounting and financial operations. This hands-on leader will own the end-to-end accounting function, including financial reporting, inventory accounting, cash flow management, payroll, tax coordination, and monthly close, while collaborating with production, logistics, and external partners.

Ideal candidates have strong fashion industry experience and can own processes, solve complex problems, and

Qualifications

• Progressively responsible finance and accounting experience, including controller-level duties.
• Experience with GAAP, tax coordination, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage monthly close cycles and financial reporting across multiple channels.

Responsibilities

• Own the general ledger and financial reporting, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, banking reconciliations, and weekly reporting.
• Coordinate sales tax, 1099s, and audits with external partners.
• Reconcile inventory in ERP/Shopify and manage landed costs.
• Oversee payroll, HR administration, and benefits coordination.
• Collaborate with production, logistics, and founder on budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Financial management

GAAP accounting

Financial reporting

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Cash flow management

Education

College degree or equivalent

CPA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks Online

ERP systems

Shopify

Payroll platforms

Job description

PARTOW, a New York-based luxury brand with a growing international wholesale and retail presence, is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead its accounting and financial operations.

This is a hands on leadership role for someone who can both set the standard for technical accounting and execute the work themselves. The Financial Controller will own the accounting function end to end, including financial reporting, inventory accounting, cash flow management, payroll, tax coordination, and monthly close, alongside HR administration.

Working directly with the founder and collaborating closely with production, logistics, and external financial partners, this individual will play an important role in strengthening financial processes, improving reporting, and supporting the continued growth of the business.

We are looking for someone with strong fashion industry experience, sound financial judgment, and the ability to take ownership, solve problems, and work collaboratively within a growing, founder led organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Own the general ledger and record transactions accurately in QuickBooks Online, with appropriate classifications and supporting documentation.
• Maintain GAAP-compliant accounting and coordinate applicable financial reporting and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a 7–10 day monthly close cycle and reconcile all balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.
• Explain significant variances and report on performance across wholesale, retail, and e-commerce, including entity level and consolidated reporting where applicable.
• Maintain accurate revenue recognition, accruals, prepaid expenses, returns reserves, and cost of goods sold.
• Coordinate external audits and reviews, preparing supporting schedules and resolving questions through completion.

Accounts Payable, Receivable, and Sales Channels

• Own accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking reconciliations, and payment processing, including hands-on execution and oversight of weekly reporting.
• Prepare vendor payments for the 1st and 15th of each month, including ACH and wires, according to approved payment priorities.
• Process credit card invoices, non-check payments, and bank statement items.
• Prepare weekly A/R and A/P reports for management.
• Follow up on outstanding receivables and resolve wholesale deductions, chargebacks, credits, disputed invoices, and payment discrepancies.
• Track deposits, vendor advances, and outstanding balances, ensuring payments are correctly applied.
• Oversee financial reconciliation and payment-related issues across wholesale, retail, and e-commerce channels, working closely with the sales and operations teams.
• Reconcile Shopify and other sales-channel activity, including payouts, processing fees, refunds, gift cards, and store credits.
• Respond to vendors, customers, and business partners promptly and professionally.

Tax and Filing Coordination

• Maintain vendor W-9 records and prepare year-end 1099s.
• Prepare and submit sales tax reporting and payments according to applicable filing schedules.
• Coordinate sales tax registrations and multistate obligations with external tax advisors and providers.
• Serve as the primary contact for outside CPAs on business tax returns, extensions, and estimated payments.
• Prepare supporting records and maintain a calendar of tax filing and payment deadlines.

Inventory and Systems

• Reconcile ERP, warehouse, and Shopify inventory monthly, including raw materials, work in progress, and finished goods, to general ledger balances.
• Maintain accurate accounting, costing, invoicing, and billing within the ERP system.
• Prepare monthly inventory reporting for management.
• Maintain accurate inventory valuation and landed costs, including applicable freight and duties.
• Work closely with production and logistics to reconcile physical counts, returns, transfers, and inventory discrepancies.
• Review inventory aging
• Analyze gross margins by season, sales channel, and product category.
• Improve accounting workflows and system integrations to reduce manual work and increase accuracy.

Banking and Cash Flow

• Reconcile bank accounts and credit cards weekly.
• Maintain perpetual bank balance for reporting to management
• Maintain a dynamic cash flow forecast, updating it weekly with actual results and revised expectations.
• Incorporate seasonal production commitments, deposits, collections, payroll, taxes, and operating expenses into cash planning.
• Manage banking relationships and support credit facilities, lender reporting, and financing requests as applicable.

Payroll and HR Administration

• Oversee payroll and HR administration, including employee records, onboardig documentation, benefits coordination, PTO tracking, and collaboration withexternal payroll and employment advisors.
• Verify timesheets, approved compensation changes, reimbursements, and deductions before processing.
• Review payroll tax filings and related requirements completed by the payroll provider.
• Reconcile payroll, taxes, and benefit deductions to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage HR records and administration, including onboarding, offboarding, payroll setup, employee documentation, and status changes.
• Maintain PTO and sick leave records.
• Coordinate benefits enrollment, termination, and renewals with providers and brokers.
• Track employment-related administrative deadlines, required notices, and insurance renewals with external providers and advisors.
• Maintain confidentiality and bring policy, employee relations, or legal questions to management and employment counsel as appropriate.

Management and Team Support

• Partner with the founder on budgets, forecasts, expense management, vendor negotiations, and financial analysis of business opportunities.
• Communicate financial information clearly and provide practical recommendations.
• Identify and monitor financial and operational risks.
• Collaborate across departments, particularly production and logistics.
• Take ownership of routine accounting and related administrative tasks alongside higher-level financial responsibilities.
• Communicate issues promptly, recommend solutions, and follow open items through to resolution.

Experience and Qualifications

• At least 7 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including Controller or equivalent senior accounting responsibility.
• Direct fashion or apparel experience, with an understanding of wholesale, retail, e-commerce, inventory costing, and seasonal production cycles.
• Demonstrated ability to personally manage monthly close, financial reporting, cash forecasting, and daily accounting work.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, sales tax, payroll administration, and tax coordination with external CPAs.
• Practical experience with HR administration, employee records, onboarding, and benefits coordination.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks and experience with ERP systems.
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills; experience with Shopify, payroll platforms, and warehouse integrations preferred.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organization, project management, and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Clear verbal, written, and presentation skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across departments.
• Sound judgment, discretion, initiative, and ownership of work through completion.
• College degree or equivalent professional experience required; CPA preferred.
• Based in NYC, with availability for an agreed fractional schedule and appropriate coverage around payroll, monthly close, filing deadlines, and time-sensitive business needs.