J. Jill · 1 month ago
Senior Director, Corporate Controller
US-MA-Quincy
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expJ.Jill is a women-led, Boston-based lifestyle brand that is seeking a Senior Director, Corporate Controller to oversee the company’s general accounting function. This senior finance leader will manage financial reporting, ensure compliance with SEC regulations, and lead the accounting organization while supporting strategic initiatives.
Consumer GoodsFashionMarketingRetailWomen's
Responsibilities
Manages financial reporting to stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, investors, banks, lenders and rating agencies while ensuring the financial statements are prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulations
Oversees and has responsibility for ensuring that the preparation of the Company's SEC financial reporting on Form 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K is accurate and meets SEC requirements
Researches emerging matters, pronouncements and practices in accounting and financial reporting and recommends actions for implementation
Leads communication with external auditors to ensure alignment on all accounting and internal control matters, including key transactions with supporting documentation, disclosure, and financial statement presentation
Oversees the monthly accounting close and reporting processes, including analyzing critical accounts, managing interactions with Financial Planning and Analysis (“FP&A”) team and leading various discussions with management regarding results
Manages the development and documentation of a financial control and reporting environment consistent with requirements of Sarbanes Oxley regulations
Oversee accounting for inventory, including valuation, reserves, markdowns, shrink and obsolescence and revenue recognition for retail, e-commerce, and omnichannel sales, including gift cards, loyalty programs, returns and promotions
Ensure accurate accounting for store operations, distribution centers, leases (ASC 842), impairment, and supply chain costs and oversee accounting for fixed assets, capital expenditures, and for store openings, remodels and closures
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting organization, including the direct supervision of managers/senior managers and their staff, responsible for the general ledger/trial balance, retail accounting, fixed assets / capital expenditures, payroll, inventory, accounts payable and sales audit
Build processes and systems to support growth and increased transaction volume
Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
Cultivate and promote positive working relationships between areas of the business that interact with external audit, internal audit and other agencies
Manages the appropriate internal and external relationships and collaborates extensively with peers and outside auditors
Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting and margin analysis
Collaborate with Tax and Treasury on tax provisions and compliance, cash management, and working capital optimization
Support Audit Committee reporting
Support Form 4 reporting with internal and external legal counsel
Reports to Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer
Oversees general ledger / trial balance, inventory, retail accounting, fixed assets, accounts payable, financial reporting / technical accounting, payroll, and sales audit
Works closely in collaboration with the CFO; General Counsel; VP, Finance; Director, Financial Planning & Analysis; Internal Audit team; External Auditors and Bank Representatives
Qualification
Required
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC and regulatory reporting requirements
Solid foundational knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley and COSO requirements
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate complex financial information to a non-technical audience
Ability to be flexible and adaptable
Action/results orientation
Ability to effectively organize and direct internal and external resources, including peers, to meet objectives and deadlines
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions and recommendations
Ability to clearly and succinctly report on key issues, business impacts and recommendations for improvement
Ability to promote and create an environment of strong ethics and compliance
10+ years experience of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including inventory accounting and leadership roles
CPA certification
Public accounting and public company experience
Preferred
Retail experience a plus
Benefits
Bonus eligible and flexible hybrid work arrangements.
401(k) retirement plan with discretionary match and tuition reimbursement.
Medical, dental, vision, company paid LTD/STD, and generous amount of paid time off.
Office includes amenities such as a café, fitness center, free parking and Red Line shuttle.
Generous associate discount; group discounts on auto, pet and homeowner insurance.
Discount Marketplace for travel, consumer products, food, auto buying, etc.
Associate resource groups.
Company
J. Jill
J.Jill is a national lifestyle brand that provides apparel, footwear and accessories designed to help its customers move through a full life with ease.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$107.97M2025-12-15Post Ipo Debt· $75M
2024-06-12Post Ipo Secondary· $31M
2020-10-09Post Ipo Equity· $1.97M
Leadership Team
Mary Coyne
CEO & President
Robin Shawver
Chief Information Officer
Recent News
2025-12-15
Business Wire
2025-12-10
2025-11-27
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