Assistant Controller

CHROME HEARTS® , the Fine Jewelry, Accessories, Shoes, Fragrance & Home Goods company renowned for its sophisticated life-inspired designs, was conceived in 1988 by Richard Stark in Los Angeles. Honoring a commitment to quality materials and timeless design,
CHROME HEARTS® now has thirty+ stores across North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found in the most exclusive boutiques around the world.

Reporting directly to the Chrome Hearts Global Controller, the Assistant Controller will oversee the accounting operations and lead a growing team of 4+ professionals. The Assistant Controller’s duties are focused on ensuring accurate and timely delivery of accounting entries, monthly close processes, financial reporting, maintaining internal controls/policies, and assisting with financial and tax audits. This is a key position, requires several years of proven experience, and is expected to work in-person at our HQ complex in Hollywood, CA (this is not a remote work position).

• Detail‑oriented, hands‑on Assistant Controller with a solid background in retail or manufacturing preferred
• Solid understanding of global business accounting including, but not limited to, international manufacturing, distribution, and retail store accounting: full scope from purchasing raw materials, manufacturing through to finished goods, inventory accounting for distribution, and ultimately in‑store and online retail sales, Foreign Currency (FX), and Tax Compliance
• Effective control implementations: assist with maintaining accounting policies and procedures, monthly balance sheet reviews, GL account reconciliations, and streamline close process to 6 days
• Streamline the overall accounting operations through workflow improvements, automations, and leveraging out of country contract resources to accommodate Chrome Hearts’ scale and growth initiatives

• Oversee and manage accounting functions including Accounts Payable, Prepaids, Fixed Assets, Taxes, GL accounting, Master Data maintenance, and other areas as required
• Assess current practices and procedures (including effective use of ERP and other systems), make recommendations and implement best practices
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as requested
• Assist with year‑end audit activities; work with external domestic and international auditors to ensure accuracy and year‑end reporting
• Develop staff by cross‑training, managing performance, goal setting, providing timely and ongoing feedback, and building strong team relationships

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, ideally with professional accreditation such as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• 7-10+ years of progressive accounting experience with several years in a supervisory role
• Thorough understanding of US GAAP
• Knowledge of manufacturing industry and retail experience strongly preferred
• Cost accounting experience in consumer products manufacturing environment preferred
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, including significant relevant experience with financial consolidations and reporting. Candidates experienced with consolidations and reporting of multi‑divisional entities will be at an advantage
• Must have proactive project management skills (workflow planning and management, people management and coaching, etc.)
• Strong leadership skills with a dedication to driving and achieving results
• Excellent verbal and written communication with all levels of the organization
• Must have a positive attitude, confident demeanor, and be willing to tackle challenging tasks under competing deadlines. This is a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment where people at all levels are expected to “roll up their sleeves” and exhibit a “can do” spirit, and see projects through to completion
• Excellent Microsoft Office and financial systems skills (D365 is a plus)

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Direct supervisory responsibility of a department of 4+ accounting professionals (two Accounts Payable staffers,…