Assistant Controller

<p class="isSelectedEnd"><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">True Classic is hiring an <span style="color: rgb(75, 75, 105);"><strong>Assistant Controller</strong></span> to take ownership of day-to-day accounting operations, financial close execution, team leadership, and financial reporting accuracy across the organization. This role will lead the accounting function, ensuring accurate financial records, strong internal controls, timely reporting, and scalable accounting processes.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">This role is ideal for someone who is execution-oriented, detail-focused, operationally strong, and people-focused and can drive accountability, develop teams, and ensure flawless execution across all accounting processes in a fast-paced, evolving environment.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(59, 60, 54);"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">All of True Classic’s roles are global and omni-channel, leading designated areas of accountability across all product categories, countries, and sales and marketing channels. This role will have impact across DTC, retail, wholesale, marketplaces, and emerging channels, ensuring strategic alignment and executional rigor across the enterprise.</span></span></p> <h1 data-start="1156" data-end="1179"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(75, 75, 105); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Areas of Accountability</span></h1> <h3><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>General Ledger, Financial Reporting &amp; Month-End Close</strong></span></h3> <ul data-spread="false"> <li style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Own day-to-day general ledger management, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded, classified, and reconciled across all channels.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all deliverables.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and balance sheet substantiations.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Maintain a chart of accounts that supports multi-channel reporting across DTC, wholesale, retail, and marketplace channels.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring accuracy and completeness prior to distribution.</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Accounting Operations Leadership</strong></span></h3> <ul data-spread="false"> <li style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Directly manage the Accounts Payable function, providing leadership, oversight, coaching, and performance management.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Oversee outsourced Accounts Receivable operations, serving as the primary internal point of contact and ensuring accountability for performance and results.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Monitor AP and AR aging, vendor payment processes, collections activities, and reconciliation accuracy.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Drive process improvements that increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and reduce manual effort across accounting operations.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ensure vendor master data, payment terms, approval workflows, and accounting records remain accurate and well controlled.</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Internal Controls, Compliance &amp; Audit Readiness</strong></span></h3> <ul data-spread="false"> <li style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Support the development, execution, and continuous improvement of the company’s internal controls framework.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Maintain audit-ready documentation, accounting policies, reconciliations, and supporting schedules throughout the year.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Coordinate external audit activities, prepare workpapers, and serve as the day-to-day liaison with auditors.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ensure compliance with sales tax, use tax, and multi-state filing requirements in partnership with external advisors.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Identify control gaps, compliance risks, and process improvement opportunities, recommending practical solutions.</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Inventory Accounting, Systems &amp; Team Development</strong></span></h3> <ul data-spread="false"> <li style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Oversee inventory accounting across all channels, including valuation, cost of goods sold, margin reporting, and inventory reconciliations.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Partner with Operations and Systems teams to ensure inventory transactions and movements are accurately recorded within NetSuite.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Manage accounting workflows related to wholesale transactions, marketplace settlements, DTC reconciliations, chargebacks, returns, and vendor compliance.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Serve as the accounting team’s primary NetSuite expert, managing close processes, financial reporting workflows, and GL administration.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Lead, develop, and mentor accounting team members while fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong style="color: rgb(75, 75, 105); font-size: 14pt;">Cross Functional Collaboration</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Partner with the Controller to execute accounting strategy, support technical accounting matters, and maintain financial reporting accuracy.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Work closely with the FP&amp;A Manager to ensure timely, accurate financial data is available for forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and business analysis.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Systems teams to support inventory accounting, transaction accuracy, and process improvements.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and outsourced service providers to support compliance, audit readiness, and operational excellence.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Partner with business leaders across the organization to provide financial insight, resolve accounting issues, and support informed decision-making.</span></li> </ul> <h2 class="" data-start="1340" data-end="1357"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(75, 75, 105); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Qualifications</span></h2> <ul> <li style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory or team leadership role.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience managing or overseeing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, including outsourced accounting relationships.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Strong experience with inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, revenue recognition, and multi-channel accounting operations.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Hands-on experience with NetSuite, including general ledger management, financial reporting, close processes, and accounting workflows.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Demonstrated experience supporting external audits and maintaining strong internal controls.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles and the ability to identify, escalate, and resolve accounting issues proactively.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Demonstrated ability to manage teams, prioritize competing deadlines, and drive consistent execution in a fast-paced environment.</span></li> </ul> <h2 class="" data-start="1789" data-end="1815"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(75, 75, 105); font-size: 14pt;">Preferred&nbsp;Qualifications</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience in apparel, consumer products, retail, or e-commerce businesses.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Public accounting experience, including audit experience, preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience with Amazon Seller Central, Vendor Central, wholesale accounting, EDI transactions, chargeback accounting, and vendor compliance programs.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience supporting organizations through rapid growth, system implementations, or operational transformation initiatives.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">CPA designation or CPA candidacy preferred.</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(75, 75, 105); font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Workplace Arrangement</strong></span></h2> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(59, 60, 54);">This role is on-site (5x week) based in Calabasas, California.</span></p> <h2 class="" data-start="1935" data-end="1963"><span style="font-size: 14pt; color: rgb(75, 75, 105); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Compensation and Benefits</span></h2> <h3><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(59, 60, 54);">Compensation</span></h3> <ul data-start="194" data-end="216"> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(59, 60, 54);" data-start="194" data-end="216"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(59, 60, 54);">Competitive salary + bonus</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(59, 60, 54);">Time Off</span></h3> <ul data-start="233" data-end="264"> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(59, 60, 54);" data-start="233" data-end="264"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(59, 60, 54);">Unlimited PTO and sick time</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(59, 60, 54);">Health &amp; Wellness</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(59, 60, 54);" data-start="292" data-end="344"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(59, 60, 54);">Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(59, 60, 54);"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(59, 60, 54);">$100/month Health &amp; Wellness stipend</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(59, 60, 54);" data-start="454" data-end="494"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(59, 60, 54);">Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(59, 60, 54);">Work &amp; Growth Support</span></h3> <ul data-start="524" data-end="605"> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(59, 60, 54);" data-start="524" data-end="560"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(59, 60, 54);">$100/month Personal Workspace/Office stipend</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(59, 60, 54);">Perks</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(59, 60, 54);" data-start="621" data-end="669"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(59, 60, 54);">$1,000/year True Classic merchandise allowance</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(59, 60, 54);" data-start="672" data-end="707"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(59, 60, 54);">401(k) plan with 3% company match</span></li> </ul> <p class="" data-start="2371" data-end="2683"><span style="color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><em>True Classic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and support differences in race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, and abilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resources.</em></span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt;">At <strong><span style="color: rgb(75, 75, 105);"><a style="color: rgb(75, 75, 105);" href="trueclassic.com">True Classic</a></span></strong>, our purpose is simple:&nbsp;<strong><span style="color: rgb(75, 75, 105);"><em>empower everyone to look good and feel good.</em></span></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt;">Founded in 2019, we’re a fast-growing apparel brand obsessed with fit, quality, and impact. But we’re building more than great products—we’re building a high-performance team where smart, driven people do meaningful work, move fast, and see the direct results of what they create.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt;">Everything we do is guided by the True Classic Operating System (TCOS)—the principles that shape how we work, make decisions, and win together:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(75, 75, 105);"><strong>Move the Needle</strong></span> – Our #1 value and the ultimate filter for decision-making. We focus on delivering tangible, measurable results that drive real business impact.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(75, 75, 105);">Paint the Picture </span></strong>– We set clear vision and help others see what great looks like.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(75, 75, 105);">Seek the Truth</span></strong> – We use data, customer insight, and curiosity to guide decisions.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(75, 75, 105);"><strong>Get 1% Better</strong></span> – We continuously improve how we work through strong systems and small wins.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(75, 75, 105);">Build Leverage </span></strong>– We maximize impact with the right mix of people, tools, automation, and AI.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(75, 75, 105);">Crush the Challenge</span></strong> – We surface problems early and take ownership to solve them.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(75, 75, 105);">Go Fast</span></strong> – We take initiative, move with urgency, and bias toward action.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(75, 75, 105);">Be Creative</span></strong> – We challenge the norm and find better ways to win.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(75, 75, 105);">Lead with Empathy</span></strong> – We care deeply about our customers and each other.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(59, 60, 54); font-size: 12pt;">If you thrive in fast-paced environments, take ownership of your work, and want to build something that actually moves the needle—join us and help shape what’s next at True Classic!&nbsp;</span></p></div>