Controller

686 Technical Apparel•West Rancho Dominguez, CA

About The Position

For nearly three decades, 686 Apparel has been developing, testing, and engineering technical fabrications and laminations in apparel. Everything we do is based around innovation, people, and purpose with the goal to build the best performance products with our active-minded community. We create products. We create a community. We create experiences. Our key building blocks: - Independence - Innovation - Inclusion - Community - Sustainability We’re looking for an experienced and motivated FP&A Controller to support the overall Finance and Accounting department objectives related to accounting, financial planning & analysis, and management duties, and will lean into the FP&A workload as the priority. A variety of analytical duties, including the collection and analysis of financial data from numerous sources, with the majority of analysis being presented to senior management. The position requires in-depth knowledge of business and sales dynamics, forecasting analytics, and strong reporting skills. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, strong business acumen and accounting knowledge, and the ability to think fluidly during presentations and conversations. The position can expect to spend most of their time working on daily value add reporting, reconciliations, weekly/monthly/quarterly reporting, and special projects.

Requirements

Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills
BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, or related field
Highly proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook, etc
Ability to work in a fast pace, time sensitive environment
Organized, self-motivated, ability to multi-task, team player
3-5 years progressive leadership experience in Accounting and Finance

Nice To Haves

Full Circle Accounting Software experience or other comparable ERP system
Knowledge or experience in outdoor/action sports related industries
Work experience with a private equity backed company

Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis
Daily/Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly/Annual Reporting
Business Plan Development - Budget & Forecast Modeling
Cash Flow Modeling
Cost Center Reporting and Collaboration
ERP system super user/administrator – master data clean up / refinement
Sales & Gross Margin analysis and reporting, By Channel, By Category
Market research and data analytics, sell through reporting
Pricing validations & modeling
Demand/Merchandise planning and purchasing analysis and modeling
Operational efficiency and cost analysis and reporting
Expert-level Excel modeling and database querying/reporting
Assist with the preparation of the consolidated financial statements and financial presentations
Assist with various ad-hoc reports and projects
Month End Close Recs
Audit/Tax/Banking Reporting
Sales/Use Tax Reporting/Compliance
GL account analysis and reconciliations
AR/AP Mgmt and Reporting
GL account analysis and reconciliations
Inventory cost accounting and reporting
Assist in accounting month-end close process