Assistant Controller

Reformation • Vernon, CA

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a technically strong and operationally minded Assistant Controller to join our finance leadership team. This role carries a heavy emphasis on cost accounting and inventory accounting, and will be the senior owner of our global inventory valuation, standard costing, and gross margin accuracy — while also contributing to broader controllership responsibilities. This is an ideal role for a seasoned accounting leader who thrives in a hands-on environment, has deep technical expertise in cost and inventory accounting, and is ready to grow into broader controller-level ownership within a fast-scaling global brand.

Requirements

• 8–10+ years in cost and inventory accounting within retail, apparel, e-commerce, or CPG
• 3–5+ years in a senior leadership role
• Deep expertise in standard costing, variance analysis, landed cost accounting, and the full inventory lifecycle from receipt through COGS recognition
• Proven track record in high-growth, multi-entity environments with international manufacturing and cross-border inventory flows
• Advanced ERP experience required; NetSuite strongly preferred. Ability to leverage system functionality to reduce manual work
• Expert-level Excel proficiency with experience building complex financial models and automated tools for large datasets
• Strong people manager with a track record of developing accounting teams and driving cross-functional alignment
• A mix of public accounting (Big 4 or mid-tier firm) and private industry experience is strongly preferred; public company exposure or experience supporting audit-ready, SOX-compliant environments a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or MBA highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Own the global standard costing methodology: cost rolls, BOM governance, and cost integrity across all product categories
• Lead inventory valuation across raw materials, WIP, finished goods, retail, and in-transit inventory, including accurate capitalization of landed costs, in a multi country environment
• Advanced Financial Analysis to drive visibility into PPV, production variances, freight variances, working capital management and cost absorption with clear gross margin analysis for leadership
• Manage the Allowance for Inventory Reserve process and establish strong controls around obsolescence and inventory aging
• Manage the month-end close for inventory and cost accounting, including complex journal entries, SL-to-GL reconciliations, COGS reporting, and flux explanations
• Support broader controllership close activities and ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
• Serve as the primary liaison for cost and inventory accounting during external audits
• Identify and eliminate manual processes within costing and inventory workflows, leveraging ERP functionality and automation tools
• Lead ERP optimization initiatives (NetSuite preferred) and build reporting dashboards and KPIs that improve decision-making speed
• Implement stronger controls and standardized processes across global supply chain accounting
• Partner closely with Supply Chain, Production, Planning, FP&A, and DC Operations to ensure financial accuracy and operational insight
• Lead, mentor, and develop the cost and inventory accounting team; build a high-performing function that scales with the business
• Support new market launches and evolving distribution models with scalable cost structures

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored private medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Competitive paid time off policies including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
• Retirement planning support with the option to invest in Environmental Social Governance-aligned funds
• Access to fertility care support through Carrot, and up to a $5,000 USD reimbursement for related fertility expenses after 1 year of employment
• Donations to community efforts on a yearly basis
• Clothing discount
• Culture events (like our annual Ref Values week and Volunteer Time Off)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior