Financial Controller

A leading luxury retailer is seeking a financial controller to join their organization. The Financial Controller / Senior Accounting Director will serve as the senior finance leader for the California airport retail and distribution operations, overseeing accounting, financial reporting, operational finance processes, internal controls, and team leadership across multiple legal entities.

The Controller will report jointly to the VP of Operations and the CFO and will supervise the local finance and accounting team.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting Oversight

• Lead and oversee month-end and year-end financial close processes across multiple California operating entities
• Review, reconcile, and validate financial statements and supporting schedules
• Ensure accuracy of general ledger activity, accruals, amortization, fixed assets, lease accounting, and intercompany balances
• Validate IFRS lease accounting calculations and support dual IFRS/US GAAP reporting requirements where applicable
• Oversee accounting for operational expenses, entity cross-charges, and intercompany allocations
• Ensure proper accounting treatment and compliance with company policies and reporting standards

Operational Finance Leadership

• Coordinate closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Warehouse, HR, Compliance, Loss Prevention, and HQ Finance teams
• Support operational management through financial analysis, reporting validation, and process oversight
• Maintain strong ownership of accounting processes within ERP and reporting systems
• Support implementation, integration, and continuous improvement of financial and operational systems

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Maintain strong internal accounting controls and process discipline
• Support external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting processes
• Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, and internal stakeholders
• Ensure timely reconciliation of bank accounts, intercompany balances, and entity-level reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA or equivalent certification preferred but not mandatory
• 7–12+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
• Prior audit experience is a plus
• Experience in multi-entity environments
• Retail, distribution, or operational finance background preferred