Chief Financial Controller

As a seasoned Financial Coordinator, you will be responsible for overseeing all accounting operations within our custom apparel manufacturing and e-commerce business.

This role requires managing complex financial operations across multiple systems, including Traverse (accounting), Impress (manufacturing ERP), and hundreds of Shopify stores. You will leverage AI and automation to optimize processes while ensuring 100% accuracy in financial reporting and compliance.

The primary focus areas for this position include:

Financial Management & Reporting

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete monthly financial close – deliver accurate and timely financial statements within 10 business days
• Multi-system data management – oversee data flow between Traverse, Impress, and Shopify platforms
• Advanced financial reporting – prepare and analyze income statements with department/product line detail, cash flow statements and projections, balance sheets with variance analysis, job costing reports from manufacturing operations, and budget management

E-commerce Operations

Key Responsibilities:

• Multi-store Shopify reconciliation – reconcile revenue and cash deposits across hundreds of Shopify stores
• Payment processing management – ensure accurate reconciliation of Shopify Payments, PayPal, and other payment processors
• Multi-state sales tax management – comprehensive responsibility for state registration and enrollment, nexus monitoring, tax calculations and filings, compliance updates, exemption management, and revenue recognition

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

Key Responsibilities:

• Job costing analysis – work with Impress ERP to track production costs and job profitability
• Inventory management – oversee inventory valuation, cycle counting, and cost of goods sold calculations
• Production variance analysis – analyze material, labor, and overhead variances
• Vendor management – oversee accounts payable processes and vendor relationships

Process Optimization & AI Implementation

Key Responsibilities:

• AI-driven automation – implement AI tools to automate bank reconciliations, invoice processing and categorization, expense management, financial reporting processes, SOP development, process improvement, and documentation management

Leadership & Compliance

Key Responsibilities:

• Team management – direct supervision of staff accountant and any future accounting team members
• Compliance oversight – ensure adherence to GAAP, tax regulations, and internal controls
• Audit support – coordinate and support external audit processes
• Strategic support – provide financial insights to support business decision-making

Requirements

We are seeking a qualified candidate with the following skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required
• CPA or international equivalent strongly preferred
• Minimum 7-10 years progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years in controller/senior management role
• Manufacturing/e-commerce experience preferred
• ERP systems – advanced experience with traverse, impress, netsuite, or similar integrated ERP systems
• E-commerce platforms – extensive shopify experience with multi-store management and reconciliation
• Multi-state sales tax – proven experience with US state sales tax compliance, registrations, and multi-jurisdictional filings
• Tax software – experience with sales tax automation tools (avalara, taxjar, or similar) and state filing systems
• Microsoft office suite – expert level excel, advanced powerbi or similar analytics tools
• AI/automation tools – experience implementing accounting automation and AI solutions
• Multi-currency/multi-entity – experience with complex, multi-location financial operations

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, including performance bonuses, professional development opportunities, equipment allowance, and flexible working arrangements.

Schedule & Availability

The ideal candidate will be available to work full-time, 40+ hours per week, with flexibility to work extended hours during month-end close periods.

Technical Setup

The successful candidate will require a reliable high-speed internet connection, a dedicated quiet workspace suitable for confidential financial work, and ability to implement and maintain cybersecurity best practices.