Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Birdy Grey is a direct-to-consumer brand whose mission is to celebrate friendships during one of the most important milestones in a person’s life: their wedding.

Founded in 2017 by best friends Grace Lee (Founder & Chief Creative Officer) and Monica Ashauer (Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer), Birdy Grey offers affordable bridesmaid dresses starting at just $89, groomsmen suits starting at $199, plus fun gifts and accessories for everyone in the wedding party. Since day one, we've dressed over 2 million bridesmaids and we're proud to be a trusted resource for brides and grooms on their most cherished day.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA with an office in New York, NY, Birdy Grey supports remote work for eligible roles. We ask that all employees travel to either office once a quarter. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. #LI-Hybrid

Birdy Grey is looking for a hands‑on, audit‑seasoned Controller to own our accounting function end to end. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will lead the company through its first external financial statement audit, build a fast and reliable close, and raise our controls, reporting, and documentation to the standard expected of a company preparing for its next strategic chapter. You bring the rigor of public accounting, the scar tissue of a completed M&A transaction, and a working understanding of how inventory, returns, and e‑commerce revenue really flow through the P&L of a DTC apparel brand.

• Close & Reporting: Own the month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close; drive to a consistent 5–7 business day close with complete, reviewed balance sheet reconciliations and flux analysis.
• External Audit Leadership: Serve as the primary point of contact for our external auditors; lead the company’s first financial statement audit and every audit thereafter, including PBC planning, audit‑ready schedules, and technical memos.
• GAAP & Technical Accounting: Own accounting policies and technical positions under US GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition for e‑commerce (returns reserves, gift cards, discounts, swatches), ASC 330 inventory, ASC 842 leases, and equity/stock compensation.
• Inventory Accounting: Own inventory costing and valuation, including landed cost capitalization (freight, duty, tariffs), cost‑of‑goods accuracy, physical count and cycle count reconciliation, and obsolescence/lower‑of‑cost reserves.
• Transaction Readiness: Partner with the CFO to prepare the finance function for due diligence and potential strategic transactions—data rooms, quality‑of‑earnings support, working capital analyses, and clean, defensible historical financials.
• Internal Controls: Design, document, and maintain a scalable internal control environment (segregation of duties, approval workflows, SOX‑lite controls) sized for a company of our stage.
• Tax & Compliance: Coordinate with external tax advisors on federal and state income tax, the annual tax provision, multi‑state sales tax nexus and remittance, and customs/duty compliance including First Sale.
• Treasury & Cash: Oversee cash management, bank reconciliations, payment controls, and covenant or lender reporting as applicable.
• Systems & Automation: Own the accounting systems stack (Quick Books Online, Shopify, Fulfil, , Brex) and lead close automation and AI‑enabled workflows, with a bias toward getting more out of the tools we already have.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team; set clear standards, review work, and build a culture of ownership and accuracy.
• Cross‑Functional Partnership: Work closely with FP&A, Operations, Merchandising, and Supply Chain so that inventory, purchasing, and vendor terms are recorded accurately…