Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Now Hiring: Controller
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Hybrid — in-office Tuesday through Thursday at our Commerce location, with remote work available Mondays and Fridays.

Compensation: 140k-155k (Depending on experience)
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About Work World

Work World is the largest specialty workwear supplier in the Western U.S., operating 38 retail stores, a growing eCommerce business, and local and national Industrial Accounts. Our brands include Work World, Whistle Workwear and Shoeteria across California, Nevada, and Washington.

We proudly serve the builders, caretakers, growers, and makers who keep our communities running. Backed by a private equity partner, Work World is a profitable and growing business focused on expanding organically and through acquisitions.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations and partner with the CFO to strengthen financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting processes as the business grows. This role oversees financial close, GAAP reporting, inventory accounting, cash flow, lender compliance, audits, tax compliance, and accounting systems across our retail, eCommerce, Amazon, and Industrial sales channels.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on financial leader who can develop a team, improve processes, and support strategic business decisions in a growing, multi-location organization.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, with financial books closed within 10 business days.
• Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, inventory accounting, revenue recognition, and financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
• Prepare monthly financial packages, management reports, KPIs, and variance analyses for executive leadership, the Board, and lenders.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, revolving credit facilities, borrowing base reporting, and bank covenant compliance.
• Lead annual external financial statement audits and coordinate tax compliance, including multi-state sales and use tax.
• Develop and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.
• Oversee NetSuite and accounts payable systems, supporting system integrations, automation, and process improvements.
• Partner with the CFO and operational leaders on budgeting, forecasting, inventory, margins, and financial performance.
• Support acquisition due diligence, accounting integration, and financial reporting for acquired businesses.
• Lead, mentor, and develop an accounting team of up to 10 employees.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• REQUIRED: Active CPA license
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role.
• Experience managing an accounting team of up to 10 employees.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial close processes.
• Experience leading external financial audits.
• Experience with bank covenant compliance, revolving lines of credit, and asset-based lending (ABL) borrowing base reporting.
• Experience with multi-state sales and use tax compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines, improve processes, and work effectively in a fast-paced, growing business.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting or external audit experience.
• Retail accounting experience involving multiple store locations and significant inventory.
• NetSuite experience and participation in accounting system implementations.
• Experience in a private equity-backed, lower middle-market company.
• Acquisition due diligence and integration experience.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective the first of the month after 30 days
• Paid time off and sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan after one year of employment
• Employee discounts across all brands
• Career advancement opportunities in a growing organization
• Free onsite parking

Work Environment:

• Hybrid schedule with 3 days per week onsite at our headquarters in Commerce, CA.
• Occasional travel to company stores and locations in California, Nevada, and Washington.
• Full-time position; additional hours may be required during month-end close, year-end, and audit periods.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Work World is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.