Position:     Controller

Location:       New York, NY

Salary:           200k – 250k

NYC based Apparel Wholesaler seeks a Controller to lead their Team!

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all daily accounting functions including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable , General Ledger, Bank reconciliations , Journal entries . Cash management
• Maintain accurate and timely financial records
• Monitor daily cash flow and liquidity needs
• Ensure all transactions are properly recorded in Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains)
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare and review: Profit & Loss Statements, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow Reports. Sales and margin reporting
• Produce timely internal financial reports for ownership/management
• Analyze variances and provide insights into business performance
• Monitor inventory accounting, costing, and reconciliations
• Work closely with operations, sales, and production teams to ensure accurate tracking of: Purchase orders, Receipts, Inventory adjustments, Sales orders, Customer deductions / chargebacks
• Assist with landed cost tracking, freight, duties, and import-related accounting
• Support margin analysis by style, customer, and category when needed
• Review and reconcile data flow between AMT, inventory records, order management, and accounting systems
• Maintain internal controls and accounting procedures
• Coordinate with outside CPA for year-end review, tax filings, and audits
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements
• Manage sales tax filings or coordinate with external providers
• Oversee 1099 preparation and related reporting
• Support ownership with budgeting, forecasting, and cash planning
• Help improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency
• Serve as a key financial partner to management on operational and strategic decisions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of accounting/finance experience, preferably in a Controller or Assistant Controller role
• Prior experience in apparel, garment, wholesale, consumer products, or inventory-based businesses strongly preferred
• Strong experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) required
• Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting