Assistant Controller

About KREWE

KREWE is an independent, high-fashion eyewear brand rooted in the vibrant culture and boundless creativity of our hometown, New Orleans - and now proudly headquartered in both New Orleans and New York City. Since our launch in 2013, KREWE has grown into a dynamic brand celebrated for its distinctive, handcrafted sun and optical frames that reflect a deep commitment to quality,  individuality, and design.

In 2022, we opened the doors to our NYC headquarters in the heart of the Meatpacking District, building a second home for the brand that brings New Orleans’ culture, creativity, and energy to one of the world’s most iconic design capitals. Our presence now spans brick-and-mortar boutiques, mobile retail concepts, and a thriving e-commerce platform - alongside distribution through premier independents and top national retailers. Celebrated for our unique approach to design, KREWE has cultivated a loyal following among style-conscious consumers and influential tastemakers.

As we continue to expand, we’re looking for passionate, driven, and innovative individuals to join our talented team. At KREWE our work is fast-paced, collaborative, and deeply mission-driven. Our people are high-performing and ambitious - not just about hitting goals, but about building something that’s original, culturally rooted and globally resonant. Every team member at KREWE has the opportunity to own their role and make a lasting impact. If this sounds like the right environment for you we invite you to apply below.

The Assistant Controller drives discipline within the General Ledger, enforces documentation standards, and holds the accounting team accountable for timely, accurate performance.

This role is based in our New Orleans Headquarters 5 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the completion of full-cycle month and quarter-end financial statement close in all functions, including, but not limited to, approval escalation, journal entry posting, and reconciliation review to ensure accuracy.
• Leads daily accounting operations and provide guidance and oversight to the accounting team 
• Owns the integrity of the General Ledger, including the development of a standard monthly accrual list and completion of all major account reconciliations
• Precise accounting with clear separation between legal entities; responsible for booking transactions such as leases based on sound executed documentation.  
• Exercises fiduciary responsibility by ensuring that all transactions booked, and payments made are supported by appropriate documentation
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled and properly supported
• Enforce strong cut-off procedures and documentation standards
• Partner with Controller to document and improve accounting processes for efficiency, audit-readiness & scalability 
• Report to Controller, compliance with sales tax and regulatory reporting

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field 
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including cost accounting 
• Experience with multi-entity organization 
• Demonstrated experience building relationships, facilitating processes and accountability 
• Demonstrated success in managing a team and a track record of developing and mentoring others 
• Experience working with a retail, consumer goods, or related business with understanding of inventory management highly preferred
• Experience working with NetSuite 
• Must possess an ability and a desire to work effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment; solution-oriented 
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize critical needs effectively; hands on 
• Able to communicate effectively with various levels in the organization and with external parties with ability to influence and collaborate 

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive wage
• Group health plans: health, vision and dental insurance
• Welfare benefits: life, ad&d, supplemental voluntary coverage 
• FSA Plan & HSA Program 
• 401(K) Investment Options
• Adoption Assistance, EAP, Commuter Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Quarterly Cultural Spend
• Ongoing Training and Development, an Educational Allowance
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