Assistant Controller

This a New York City based position with four days a week in office required.

Aimé Leon Dore is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the accounting function and play a key role in strengthening financial operations as the company continues to scale. This role will report into the Controller.

This position is ideal for someone with a strong accounting foundation who is ready to step into broader responsibility, drive process improvements, and operate with a high level of ownership in a fast-paced, growing business.

Core Responsibilities

Accounting & Close Ownership

• Support and progressively take ownership of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting across multiple entities
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Support audit processes, including preparation of schedules and coordination with external auditors
• Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and analysis of cash flow reporting and forecasts to support business operations
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting policies

Process Improvement & Scalability

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and efficiency
• Help implement systems and workflows that support a growing, multi-entity business
• Strengthen documentation and standardization across accounting functions

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with Finance, Operations, and other teams to ensure accurate financial inputs and reporting
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with leadership
• Provide visibility into financial performance and key metrics

Team & Leadership Development

• Support and mentor junior accounting staff where applicable
• Take on increasing leadership responsibility within the accounting function over time

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of accounting experience, ideally within retail, consumer, or multi-entity environments
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience supporting or leading month-end close processes
• Exposure to audit processes and internal controls
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate independently and take ownership of workstreams
• CPA preferred