MDM Recruiting · 1 day ago
Controller
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expMDM Recruiting is seeking a senior Controller for an international athletic apparel manufacturer. The role involves overseeing accounting operations, managing consolidations, and delivering financial reporting and analysis to ownership in a remote, cross-border environment.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Marc McRoberts
Responsibilities
Prepare monthly consolidated financial statements (balance sheet, P&L, cash flow)
Manage multi-entity consolidations and intercompany eliminations
Handle foreign currency translation and gain/loss calculations
Ensure timely month-end close (target: 10-15 days after month-end)
Oversee Thailand-based accounting staff (functional/matrix reporting)
Review work product from accounting team
Provide training and guidance on processes and standards
Establish clear expectations and accountability
Design and implement internal control framework
Document accounting policies and procedures
Identify and remediate control weaknesses
Ensure appropriate segregation of duties across entities
Perform ad hoc analyses as requested by ownership
Provide FP&A support (variance analysis, KPI tracking)
Support budgeting and forecasting
Analyze margins, product profitability, and operational metrics
Ensure proper revenue recognition, inventory accounting, COGS
Manage accounts payable, receivable, and cash
Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors
Support international tax compliance and transfer pricing issues
Qualification
Required
At least 5 years progressive accounting experience
Prior experience managing or overseeing accounting staff
Hands-on experience with multi-entity consolidations
Multi-currency accounting experience
Solid US GAAP technical accounting knowledge
Advanced Excel proficiency (complex consolidations, financial models)
Experience with ERP/accounting systems
Ability to prepare consolidated financial statements independently
Can work independently with minimal day-to-day supervision
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to manage remote teams (different time zones/cultures)
Detail-oriented with high accuracy standards
Comfortable working in entrepreneurial/growth stage environment
Must be able to accommodate occasional calls with Thailand (early morning or evening depending on US time zone)
Flexible work schedule but must meet monthly close deadlines
Preferred
CPA license
Public accounting background (Big 4 or regional firm)
Prior experience with Asian operations or Thailand specifically
Apparel/textile/fashion industry experience
Experience implementing accounting systems or process improvements
Knowledge of Thailand accounting/tax requirements
Benefits
401K & Health Insurance
Fully remote position
Flexible work schedule
Company
MDM Recruiting
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0-1 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase