Retail Assistant Controller - American Apparel

Retail Assistant Controller - Los Angeles
ABOUT US
Located in Downtown Los Angeles, American Apparel is the largest vertically integrated clothing manufacturer and retailer in the United States. As an international brand, American Apparel manages all aspects of its business under one roof which enables us to stay competitive. This allows us to constantly discover new ways of doing business differently and to give back to those who keep our companys success blooming: our workforce. We take pride in being leaders of an industrial revolution.

At American Apparel, we believe that having employees work in a technology-driven environment allows the company to attain the highest levels of efficiency. This structure of efficiency ensures American Apparel's competitive edge in the open global market. We are an equal opportunity employer.

JOB DESCRIPTION
American Apparel is seeking an experienced Retail Assistant Controller to provide support and assist with the coordination of financial accounting, internal controls and reporting activities for our domestic retail operations. The role requires the ability to manage staff, help build and lead an effective business partnership among retail accounting department and retail operations departments at our corporate headquarters and retail locations throughout United States. Qualified candidates will also have the ability to define and maintain the accounting and reporting structure to support future growth of American Apparel's domestic retail operations. Candidates must also have the ability to influence the Retail Controller and the capacity to actively engage and guide the retail accounting team to meet its goals and objectives.

Qualified candidates will have a B.S. degree in Finance or Accounting. CPA license is not required but highly preferred. Candidates should have a minimum of 6 to 8 years of experience in positions of increasing responsibility and have an excellent knowledge of GAAP as well as experience with accounting information systems. Successful candidates will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, business maturity and the ability to work with Senior Management. Experience with the retailing and apparel industries is preferred.

NOTE: Applicants must have the required experience and skills in order to apply. Salary compensation based on previous work experience and salary history. This is a full-time and permanent position. The work environment is fast-paced, friendly, and dynamic and offers an excellent opportunity for a qualified individual. Other duties of this position include but are not limited to those described below:

RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage financial reporting activities for all domestic retail stores
Assist with setting accounting policies and procedures for the domestic retail  company
Manage monthly financial reporting for the domestic retail operations
Prepare analytical reviews and reporting packages for senior management
Assist in the audit process by assembling and reviewing audit working papers
Handle and resolve any accounting and internal control issues timely and  effectively with
Must be committed to meeting monthly closing and financial reporting  deadlines

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
Accounting or Finance degree
6-8 years of advanced accounting experience; commanding knowledge of  GAAP
Strong leadership skills
Previous Supervisory Experience
Strong planning, analytical and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
Proficiency in Excel, Word and computerized accounting system
Attention to detail, organized and thorough
Team player who can thrive in a fast paced environment
Available to start immediately

PREFERED SKILLS
Previous International Retail / Manufacturing Accounting Experience CPA  License

BENEFITS
We offer the following benefits to all of our employees, as a matter of policy:

Affordable healthcare for employees and their families
Company-subsidized lunches
On-site masseurs
Free parking and subsidized bus passes
Free ESL classes
Free fitness classes

IMPORTANT
Check out www.americanapparel.net and www.americanapparelstore.com
To apply, you must have the required job skills
You must be authorized to work in United States for any employer
You must be able to attend an interview at our Downtown Los Angeles facility
You must be willing to work on-site at our Downtown Los Angeles facility; no  contractors, no relocation offered