Brand Controller, melin; Tradewind Services

Archipelago Companies, a portfolio of highly successful consumer lifestyle brands, is seeking a talented and passionate individual with an entrepreneurial mindset to join our team. Our brands, including Olu Kai, melin, Roark, and Tradewind Services are leaders in their respective markets, offering high-quality products and authentic marketing stories direct to consumers. At Archipelago Companies, we pride ourselves on our commitment to integrity, and we strive to create a culture of excellence in everything we do.

If you are a driven and innovative individual with a passion for consumer brands, we invite you to apply for our open position and become a part of our dynamic and growing team.

The Tradewind Services Brand Controller owns the accounting function for melin, serving as the brand's dedicated accounting lead within the broader Tradewind Services accounting organization. Reporting into the Corporate Controller, this role ensures the brand's books are accurate, its close is timely, and its financial reporting rolls up cleanly into Tradewind Services' consolidated results. This is a solid-line accounting role: the Brand Controller works closely with brand leadership on financial matters as a business partner, but reports through, and is accountable to, the corporate accounting organization rather than into the brand.

In addition to the responsibilities outlined below, this role may also be asked to provide support on other accounting responsibilities across Tradewind Services as needed, including assisting with various activities during the broader close process.

• Own the preparation of the brand's financial statements and reporting packages, ensuring accurate and timely roll-up into Tradewind Services' consolidated financials.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and close schedules prepared by the brand's accounting team.
• Manage the brand's monthly, quarterly, and annual close calendar, ensuring deadlines align with the corporate close timeline.
• Prepare brand-level financial reporting packages for the Corporate Controller and brand leadership.

• Research and document brand-specific technical accounting matters (revenue recognition, leases, inventory, etc.) and elevate to the Corporate Controller for company-wide policy alignment.
• Apply and enforce company-wide accounting policies and procedures within the brand.
• Evaluate the accounting impact of brand-specific transactions, contracts, and business initiatives.
• Monitor emerging accounting standards relevant to the brand and support company-wide implementation efforts led by Corporate Accounting.

• Serve as the brand's primary point of contact for external auditors during quarterly reviews and the annual audit.
• Own the brand's internal controls environment, including design, testing, and remediation.
• Partner with legal on compliance matters affecting financial reporting.
• Manage technical accounting risk specific to the brand, including acquisitions, divestitures, or restructuring affecting the brand.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the brand's Accounting Managers, Senior Accountants, and Staff Accountants.
• Set team priorities and manage workload across the close calendar.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex accounting questions within the brand.

• Partner with FP&A and brand leaders on financial planning, cash management, and reporting needs.
• Drive continuous improvement of close processes, systems, and reporting infrastructure, leveraging AI to drive efficiency and accuracy.
• Support due diligence and integration of new entities, whether as clients or subsidiaries.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA required.
• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including significant time at a major public accounting firm (Big 4 or national firm required).
• Prior experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accounting Manager role, ideally within a multi-entity or multi-brand organization.
• Intercompany and international accounting experience, including intercompany reconciliations, transfer pricing, foreign currency, and consolidation, in support of global brand expansion.
• Deep technical GAAP expertise; demonstrated ability to research and…