Assistant Controller

About Ivy City Co.

Ivy City Co. is a private equity backed women's fashion brand founded in 2015 by a group of mothers and friends dedicated to creating unique feminine dresses that evoke timelessness and confidence in all ages and sizes.

About the Role

We are on the hunt for a dress-obsessed, full-time Assistant Controller working remotely (Utah candidates preferred). Our Assistant Controller will support day-to-day accounting/financial processes and oversee internal control processes. As Ivy continues to grow, the Assistant Controller will keep internal controls and efficient processes at the forefront as new areas of support arise. The Assistant Controller will work closely with our Controller, Inventory Manager, Data Analyst, and external contractor relationships for sales tax and income tax.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee accounts payable, day-to-day financial transactions, and bank account/credit card reconciliations in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
  • Improve accounts payable with vendor POs, invoice approval, and best practices of AP management.
  • Completion of all necessary accruals, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and maintain accounting in accordance with GAAP.
  • Production of monthly financial statements and reporting package to Executive team.
  • Oversee inventory purchasing including reconciling, reviewing of discrepancies from POs to receipts, and closing of purchase orders.
  • Oversee sales tax filings and obligations.
  • Daily and weekly profitability reporting for each calendar month.
  • Improve and create new month end close processes to successfully support growth.
  • Help support data team as needed with reporting, department KPI's, and metrics.
  • Additional finance and accounting responsibilities may be given to help support the team as needed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field. Master's Degree and/or CPA preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in eCommerce and DTC. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of how all business functions operate within the DTC space.
  • Experience with Shopify, additional sales channels like Retail and Wholesale, and payroll processing highly preferred.
  • Detail oriented, organized, and follows through on tasks.
  • Innovative and constantly looking for ways to improve processes.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong desire to know "how" and "why" things work.
  • Ability to shift priorities quickly to accommodate a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in Excel with in-depth knowledge of xlookup, index-match, and pivot tables.

Why Ivy?

  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Weekly lunches on us
  • Flex PTO
  • 401k with employer match
  • Health insurance benefits
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid short term and long-term disability
  • Stocked break room
  • Company events
  • Employee discount

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining the team, send a copy of your resume and your preferred salary range to careers@ivycityco.com.

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