Assistant Controller New Calabasas, CA

True Classic is hiring an Assistant Controller 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. 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. 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. Areas of Accountability General Ledger, Financial Reporting & Month‑End Close Own day‑to‑day general ledger management, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded, classified, and reconciled across all channels. Lead month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all deliverables. Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and balance sheet substantiations. Maintain a chart of accounts that supports multi‑channel reporting across DTC, wholesale, retail, and marketplace channels. Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring accuracy and completeness prior to distribution. Accounting Operations Leadership Directly manage the Accounts Payable function, providing leadership, oversight, coaching, and performance management. Oversee outsourced Accounts Receivable operations, serving as the primary internal point of contact and ensuring accountability for performance and results. Monitor AP and AR aging, vendor payment processes, collections activities, and reconciliation accuracy. Drive process improvements that increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and reduce manual effort across accounting operations. Ensure vendor master data, payment terms, approval workflows, and accounting records remain accurate and well controlled. Internal Controls, Compliance & Audit Readiness Support the development, execution, and continuous improvement of the company’s internal controls framework. Maintain audit‑ready documentation, accounting policies, reconciliations, and supporting schedules throughout the year. Coordinate external audit activities, prepare workpapers, and serve as the day‑to‑day liaison with auditors. Ensure compliance with sales tax, use tax, and multi‑state filing requirements in partnership with external advisors. Identify control gaps, compliance risks, and process improvement opportunities, recommending practical solutions. Inventory Accounting, Systems & Team Development Oversee inventory accounting across all channels, including valuation, cost of goods sold, margin reporting, and inventory reconciliations. Partner with Operations and Systems teams to ensure inventory transactions and movements are accurately recorded within NetSuite. Manage accounting workflows related to wholesale transactions, marketplace settlements, DTC reconciliations, chargebacks, returns, and vendor compliance. Serve as the accounting team’s primary NetSuite expert, managing close processes, financial reporting workflows, and GL administration. Lead, develop, and mentor accounting team members while fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement. Cross Functional Collaboration Partner with the Controller to execute accounting strategy, support technical accounting matters, and maintain financial reporting accuracy. Work closely with the FP&A Manager to ensure timely, accurate financial data is available for forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and business analysis. Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Systems teams to support inventory accounting, transaction accuracy, and process improvements. Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and outsourced service providers to support compliance, audit readiness, and operational excellence. Partner with business leaders across the organization to provide financial insight, resolve accounting issues, and support informed decision‑making. Qualifications 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory or team leadership role. Experience managing or overseeing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, including outsourced accounting relationships. Strong experience with inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, revenue recognition, and multi‑channel accounting operations. Hands‑on experience with NetSuite, including general ledger management, financial reporting, close processes, and accounting workflows. Demonstrated experience supporting external audits and maintaining strong internal controls. Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles and the ability to identify, elevate, and resolve accounting issues proactively. Demonstrated ability to manage teams, prioritize competing deadlines, and drive consistent execution in a fast‑paced environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience in apparel, consumer products, retail, or e‑commerce businesses. Public accounting experience, including audit experience, preferred. Experience with Amazon Seller Central, Vendor Central, wholesale accounting, EDI transactions, chargeback accounting, and vendor compliance programs. Experience supporting organizations through rapid growth, system implementations, or operational transformation initiatives. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required. CPA designation or CPA candidacy preferred. Workplace Arrangement This role is on‑site (5x week) based in Calabasas, California. Compensation and Benefits Compensation Competitive salary + bonus Time Off Unlimited PTO and sick time Company‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance $100/month Health & Wellness stipend Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Work & Growth Support

• 100/month Personal Workspace/Office stipend
• 1,000/year True Classic merchandise allowance

401(k) plan with 3% company match 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr True Classic Tees LLC