Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are:

Being naked is the #1 most sustainable option. We're #2.

Since 2009, we've been on a mission to bring sustainable fashion to everyone. Named one of Fast Company's Brands That Matter and winning a Best Carbon Footprint award, we have big goals like being Climate Positive by 2025 , Circular by 2030 , and pushing the whole industry forward along the way. Our work has gotten love in Drapers and Sourcing Journal , and TIME wrote about how great our CEO, Hali Borenstein, is. Basically, we're saving the Earth and looking damn good doing it.

We're a global brand with 50+ stores (and counting) around the world, and our own sustainable factory in LA . We innovate across categories like accessories , swimwear , and sleepwear , and we reach millions of people with campaigns like this , this and this .

None of this work is possible without the incredible people behind it. We're a mission-based company that invests in an inclusive culture, so we can innovate together and ensure everyone has the space to grow, thrive, and belong.

And starting right now, we want to do all that with you.

Work Location/ Schedule : Vernon, CA | Hybrid 4 Days In Office

The Role:

We are looking for a technically strong and operationally minded Assistant Controller to join our finance leadership team. This role carries a heavy emphasis on cost accounting and inventory accounting , and will be the senior owner of our global inventory valuation, standard costing, and gross margin accuracy — while also contributing to broader controllership responsibilities.

This is an ideal role for a seasoned accounting leader who thrives in a hands-on environment, has deep technical expertise in cost and inventory accounting, and is ready to grow into broader controller-level ownership within a fast-scaling global brand.

Cost & Inventory Accounting (Primary Focus):

• Own the global standard costing methodology: cost rolls, BOM governance, and cost integrity across all product categories
• Lead inventory valuation across raw materials, WIP, finished goods, retail, and in-transit inventory, including accurate capitalization of landed costs, in a multi country environment
• Advanced Financial Analysis to drive visibility into PPV, production variances, freight variances, working capital management and cost absorption with clear gross margin analysis for leadership
• Manage the Allowance for Inventory Reserve process and establish strong controls around obsolescence and inventory aging

• Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
• Manage the month-end close for inventory and cost accounting, including complex journal entries, SL-to-GL reconciliations, COGS reporting, and flux explanations
• Support broader controllership close activities and ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
• Serve as the primary liaison for cost and inventory accounting during external audits

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify and eliminate manual processes within costing and inventory workflows, leveraging ERP functionality and automation tools
• Lead ERP optimization initiatives (NetSuite preferred) and build reporting dashboards and KPIs that improve decision-making speed
• Implement stronger controls and standardized processes across global supply chain accounting

Cross-Functional Partnership & Team Leadership

• Partner closely with Supply Chain, Production, Planning, FP&A, and DC Operations to ensure financial accuracy and operational insight
• Lead, mentor, and develop the cost and inventory accounting team; build a high-performing function that scales with the business
• Support new market launches and evolving distribution models with scalable cost structures

• Experience: 8–10+ years in cost and inventory accounting within retail, apparel, e-commerce, or CPG; 3–5+ years in a senior leadership role
• Technical Depth: Deep expertise in standard costing, variance analysis, landed cost accounting, and the full inventory lifecycle from receipt through COGS recognition
• Global Experience: Proven track record in high-growth, multi-entity environments with international manufacturing and cross-border inventory flows
• Systems: Advanced ERP experience required; NetSuite strongly preferred. Ability to leverage system functionality to reduce manual work
• Excel & Analytics: Expert-level Excel proficiency with experience building complex financial models and automated tools for large datasets
• Leadership: Strong people manager with a track record of developing accounting teams and driving cross-functional alignment
• Public & Private Experience: A mix of public accounting (Big 4 or mid-tier firm) and private industry experience is strongly preferred; public company exposure or experience supporting audit-ready, SOX-compliant environments a plus
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required. CPA or MBA highly preferred

Why This Role Is Exciting: This is a high-impact leadership role with genuine ownership, not a maintenance position. You will have executive visibility, a seat at the table on gross margin and operational strategy, and the opportunity to build scalable financial infrastructure for a rapidly growing global brand. For the right candidate, this is a chance to make a lasting impact on a high-growth global brand at an exciting stage of its journey.

Compensation:

At Reformation, we believe in transparency and equity when it comes to compensation. For this role, the anticipated base salary range is $180,000 – $210,000 + 15% bonus eligibility, depending on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal compensation equity.

This role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a range of factors, including company performance, department goals, and individual contributions. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and are determined at the company's discretion.

Please note that compensation decisions are made thoughtfully and may vary from the listed range to reflect individual circumstances and evolving business needs. Our total rewards package also includes benefits, perks, and opportunities for growth that contribute to overall compensation.

Benefits & Perks:

• Eligible employees get employer-sponsored private medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as commuter benefits to help support your travel to and from work.
• We offer competitive paid time off policies including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays for eligible employees.
• We offer retirement planning support for eligible employees, including the option to invest in Environmental Social Governance-aligned (fancy way to say sustainable) funds.
• We're a mission-based company with offices in LA, NYC and London, as well as a global retail team, which means you'll get to collaborate with people all around the world.
• You'll get access to fertility care support through Carrot , and up to a $5,000 USD reimbursement for related fertility expenses after 1 year of employment.
• We care about the causes our employees care about so we donate to community efforts on a yearly basis.
• We offer a clothing discount, culture events (like our annual Ref Values week and Volunteer Time Off), you know, all the meaningful and fun stuff!

Reformation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the world we want to live in. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status—in accordance with applicable international, federal, state, and local laws.

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We're here to ensure you have what you need to show up as your best self.

Still don't know if you should apply? We get it— studies show that many women and individuals from historically underrepresented communities hold back from applying unless they meet every single requirement. At Reformation, we're all about growth, not gatekeeping. If you're passionate about the role and excited about making fashion more sustainable, we'd love to hear from you. If this role doesn't totally excite you, consider applying to our general application.

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