Strategic Senior Controller & Finance Ops Lead

Confidential; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Culver City is seeking a Senior Controller to lead the finance function, own the close, and partner with the CFO on strategic decisions. You will manage outsourced accounting, oversee payroll and payables, and drive cash flow visibility while ensuring inventory accuracy and scalable financial processes.

The role demands hands-on ownership, strong communication with non-finance stakeholders, and the ability to think strategically while executing tactically.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting or finance experience in apparel, retail, or DTC environments.
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing people or vendors.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Excel/Google Sheets, and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the Close & Elevate Reporting: lead month-end close end-to-end with actionable insights.
• Be the go-to for external partners: manage outsourced accounting vendors for AP, AR, payroll.
• Oversee payroll & payables with accuracy, on-time processing and compliance.
• Drive cash visibility and inventory accuracy with short-term forecasting.
• Build and improve systems, including automation initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel/Google Sheets

Financial systems

Job description

Confidential in Culver City is seeking a Senior Controller to lead the finance function, own the close, and partner with the CFO on strategic decisions. You will manage outsourced accounting, oversee payroll and payables, and drive cash flow visibility while ensuring inventory accuracy and scalable financial processes.

The role demands hands-on ownership, strong communication with non-finance stakeholders, and the ability to think strategically while executing tactically.