Assistant Controller

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. What You’ll Do: 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 What You’ll Bring: 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