Senior Director, Corporate Controller
About The Position
J.Jill is seeking an experienced, hands-on Corporate Controller to lead its accounting organization and ensure the integrity of financial reporting, effective internal controls, and operational excellence across accounting functions. Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, this highly visible leadership role oversees general accounting, financial close, SEC reporting, technical accounting, SOX compliance, inventory and retail accounting, accounts payable, payroll, and sales audit. The ideal candidate brings public-company accounting expertise, sound business judgment, collaborative leadership, and a commitment to developing teams and improving processes. Experience in retail, apparel, or another inventory-intensive business is strongly preferred.
Requirements
- Active CPA certification.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership experience within a publicly traded company.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, SOX compliance, and financial close processes.
- Ability to lead accounting teams, exercise sound financial judgment, and provide effective oversight of complex accounting matters.
- Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the business.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in retail, apparel, e-commerce, or another inventory-intensive consumer business.
- Big Four or national public accounting experience.
- Experience leading accounting process improvements, automation, or systems enhancements.
Responsibilities
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Oversee SEC reporting, technical accounting, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory requirements.
- Review and challenge significant accounting estimates, reserves, and complex transactions.
- Analyze financial results and communicate key accounting matters and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Maintain a strong SOX-compliant control environment, including effective management review, documentation, and remediation.
- Oversee general accounting, inventory and retail accounting, accounts payable, payroll, and sales audit.
- Partner with external auditors and Internal Audit, supporting Audit Committee reporting and significant accounting matters.
- Maintain effective accounting policies, processes, and appropriate segregation of duties.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting organization, fostering accountability and collaboration.
- Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate accounting processes while strengthening controls.
- Partner with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, IT, and other business functions to support operational and strategic initiatives.
- Promote effective use of technology, analytics, and emerging tools to improve accounting efficiency and effectiveness.
Benefits
- Bonus eligibility.
- 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary match.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Company-paid long-term and short-term disability insurance.
- Generous paid time off.
- Office amenities including a café, fitness center, free parking, and Red Line shuttle.
- Generous associate discount.
- Group discounts on auto, pet, and homeowner insurance.
- Discount Marketplace for travel, consumer products, food, auto buying, and other offerings.
- Associate resource groups.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
