Controller — Wholesale Footwear and Fashion

Job overview

Controller — Wholesale Footwear and Fashion is an onsite, full-time role in Chicago, IL. Compensation is not specified. The role leads accounting for Azalea Wang, a wholesale footwear and fashion business. The controller owns the accounting cycle and leads financial reporting, inventory and cost accounting, accounts receivable and payable, controls, and process improvement. The role also manages accounting staff and partners with operations, sales, merchandising, and logistics to support business decisions.

What you'll do

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close
• prepare financial statements and variance analysis
• oversee revenue recognition, inventory accounting, accounts receivable, retailer reconciliations, accounts payable, vendor management, COGS, and gross-margin reporting
• maintain ERP workflows and internal controls
• support budgeting, forecasting, audits, and team development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

controller

wholesale footwear

fashion

chicago il

akira

full-time

accounting leadership

month-end close

financial reporting

inventory accounting

accounts receivable

accounts payable

netsuite

401(k)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, pet insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, FSA/HSA and dependent-care FSA, transit benefits, 401(k), employee discount, and career development opportunities.

Why this role

The role is described as full ownership of accounting in a fast-moving, inventory-driven wholesale business.

About the employer

AKIRA is hiring for this role. Industry: Footwear Merchant Wholesalers. Sector: 42.