Brand Controller, melin (Tradewind Services)

Who We Are:

Archipelago Companies a portfolio of highly successful consumer lifestyle brands is seeking a talented and passionate individual with an entrepreneurial mindset to join our team. Our brands including OluKai melin Roark and Tradewind Services are leaders in their respective markets offering high-quality products and authentic marketing stories direct to consumers. At Archipelago Companies we pride ourselves on our commitment to integrity and we strive to create a culture of excellence in everything we do. If you are a driven and innovative individual with a passion for consumer brands we invite you to apply for our open position and become a part of our dynamic and growing team.

About the Role:

The Tradewind Services Brand Controller owns the accounting function for melin serving as the brands dedicated accounting lead within the broader Tradewind Services accounting organization. Reporting into the Corporate Controller this role ensures the brands books are accurate its close is timely and its financial reporting rolls up cleanly into Tradewind Services consolidated results. This is a solid-line accounting role: the Brand Controller works closely with brand leadership on financial matters as a business partner but reports through and is accountable to the corporate accounting organization rather than into the addition to the responsibilities outlined below this role may also be asked to provide support on other accounting responsibilities across Tradewind Services as needed including assisting with various activities during the broader close process.

Key responsibilities in the following areas include (but are not limited to):

Financial Reporting & Close:

• Own the preparation of the brands financial statements and reporting packages ensuring accurate and timely roll-up into Tradewind Services consolidated financials.
• Review and approve journal entries reconciliations and close schedules prepared by the brands accounting team.
• Manage the brands monthly quarterly and annual close calendar ensuring deadlines align with the corporate close timeline.
• Prepare brand-level financial reporting packages for the Corporate Controller and brand leadership.

Technical Accounting & Policy:

• Research and document brand-specific technical accounting matters (revenue recognition leases inventory etc.) and escalate to the Corporate Controller for company-wide policy alignment.
• Apply and enforce company-wide accounting policies and procedures within the brand.
• Evaluate the accounting impact of brand-specific transactions contracts and business initiatives.
• Monitor emerging accounting standards relevant to the brand and support company-wide implementation efforts led by Corporate Accounting.

Audit Controls & Risk Management:

• Serve as the brands primary point of contact for external auditors during quarterly reviews and the annual audit.
• Own the brands internal controls environment including design testing and remediation.
• Partner with legal on compliance matters affecting financial reporting.
• Manage technical accounting risk specific to the brand including acquisitions divestitures or restructuring affecting the brand.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead mentor and develop the brands Accounting Managers Senior Accountants and Staff Accountants.
• Set team priorities and manage workload across the close calendar.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex accounting questions within the brand.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Process Improvement:

• Partner with FP&A and brand leaders on financial planning cash management and reporting needs.
• Drive continuous improvement of close processes systems and reporting infrastructure leveraging AI to drive efficiency and accuracy.
• Support due diligence and integration of new entities whether as clients or subsidiaries.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA required.
• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive accounting experience including significant time at a major public accounting firm (Big 4 or national firm required).
• Prior experience in a Controller Assistant Controller or Senior Accounting Manager role ideally within a multi-entity or multi-brand organization.
• Intercompany and international accounting experience including intercompany reconciliations transfer pricing foreign currency and consolidation in support of global brand expansion.
• Deep technical GAAP expertise; demonstrated ability to research and document complex accounting matters.
• Proven experience leading external audit relationships and managing a team.
• ERP systems experience (FullCircle NetSuite Microsoft Dynamics or similar) required; experience with ERP transformations strongly preferred.
• Experience with reporting/consolidation tools (Domo Adaptive Insights) a plus.
• Excellent leadership communication and organizational skills; ability to operate in a fast-paced PE-backed multi-brand environment.
• High standards of excellence for work product (timeliness completeness accuracy simplicity etc.) relationships (respect care thoughtfulness etc.) and overall impact on work environment with an orientation towards continual improvement.
• Actively seeks out AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies adapting quickly to leverage them for improved productivity deeper insights and more effective processes while exercising sound judgment and maintaining compliance with organizational standards

Location & Office Structure:This is an in-office hybrid position mandatory 4 days per week in office in Irvine CA (with visits to San Clemente CA occasionally) with the option to work from home 1 day per week. Subject to change without notice as per company guidelines.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $150000 to $170000 plus opportunity for annual bonus; salary is based on the experience that you bring to the position.

Benefits and Perks:

• Complimentary chef prepared breakfast and lunch provided Monday - Thursday
• Generous product gift program and all brand discounts
• Company bonus program
• 5 year and 10 year Milestone Anniversary travel gifts
• Medical Dental Vision insurance in accordance with plan guidelines
• Company paid life insurance in accordance with plan guidelines
• 401k with employer match in accordance with plan guidelines
• 15 Days of PTO accrued annually plus one additional day of PTO every year on your anniversary and 3 Floating Holidays per year
• Paid beach and giveback days bi-annual team building events and other in-person celebrations
• Work with talented and great people who share a love for premium lifestyle brands
• Dog friendly office

Archipelago Companies values a diverse inclusive and entrepreneurial workforce and culture and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individuals race color sex gender identity gender expression religion age national origin or ancestry citizenship physical or mental disability medical condition family care status marital status domestic partner status sexual orientation genetic information military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at Archipelago will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Required Experience:

Senior IC