AZALEA WANG Assistant Controller (Wholesale Footwear & Fashion)Azalea Wang is seeking a hands-on Assistant Controller to support accounting and finance operations for our fast-growing wholesale footwear and fashion business. This role is ideal for someone with experience in wholesale apparel, footwear, retail, inventory accounting, and high-volume operations who is ready to take the next step into leadership.
We partner with major national retailers including Urban Outfitters and Von Maur and operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where ownership, accountability, and problem-solving are highly valued.
This position plays a key role in month-end close, financial reporting, inventory accounting, wholesale AR/AP operations, process improvements, and cross-functional financial support, with strong growth potential into a Controller role.
The Position: Assistant Controller (Wholesale Footwear & Fashion)
Location: Chicago, IL - Onsite
Key Responsibilities:Financial Reporting & Month-End Close- Support and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Prepare financial statements, reconciliations, variance analysis, and reporting
- Maintain general ledger accuracy and support audit readiness
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
Wholesale AR/AP & Vendor Management- Manage wholesale accounts receivable, retailer deductions, chargebacks, and remittance reconciliation
- Support accounts payable operations, vendor reconciliations, and payment processing
- Partner with sales, operations, and EDI teams to resolve billing and compliance issues
- Coordinate with domestic and international vendors on payments and account maintenance
Inventory & Cost Accounting- Support inventory accounting, reconciliations, reserves, and COGS reporting
- Partner with merchandising and operations on inventory controls and costing accuracy
- Assist with physical inventory counts and inventory analysis
Systems & Process Improvement- Support NetSuite ERP reporting, workflows, and accounting processes
- Help improve internal controls, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency
- Assist with system implementations and process documentation
Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership- Help mentor and support accounting team members
- Partner cross-functionally with operations, merchandising, logistics, and leadership teams
- Support audits, reporting requests, and strategic finance initiatives
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA preferred but not required
- 5+ years of accounting experience in wholesale apparel, footwear, fashion, retail, or consumer goods
- Strong experience with:
- Month-end close
- Inventory & cost accounting
- Wholesale AR/AP
- Retail deductions & chargebacks
- Financial reporting & reconciliations
- ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience in fast-paced, high-volume environments
We are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices. Compensation for this position will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Additional compensation and benefits may also apply and will be discussed during the hiring process.
Job Type: Full-Time
Department Azalea Wang Role Assistant Controller (AW) Locations Chicago Headquarters Yearly salary $110,000 - $130,000 Employment type Full-time