Finance Operations Manager - Wholesale & Ecommerce Controller

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Summary

We are a jewelry and accessories brand selling through Shopify, TikTok Shop, Amazon, and major retail partners including Nordstrom, Macys, Revolve, Anthropologie, and other national accounts. We are looking for a part-time Controller / Finance Operations Manager to oversee the financial operations of the business and create visibility across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, chargebacks, deductions, vendor payments, and cash flow. This is not a bookkeeping role and it is not a strategic CFO role. We need someone who understands wholesale, inventory-based businesses, retailer compliance, vendor management, and financial operations. What You’ll Own * Oversee Accounts Receivable and collections * Oversee Accounts Payable and vendor invoices * Manage retailer chargebacks and deductions * Review customer and vendor balances * Ensure financial data inside our ERP is accurate * Build and maintain weekly cash flow reporting * Create SOPs and improve financial processes * Work directly with the Founder to provide visibility into the financial health of the business Weekly Responsibilities * Review AR aging and collection status * Review AP aging and vendor balances * Monitor incoming and outgoing cash * Track retailer deductions and chargebacks * Review inventory and ERP financial accuracy * Prepare weekly payment recommendations * Provide a simple executive summary of cash position, receivables, payables, and financial risks Ideal Experience * Wholesale consumer products, fashion, accessories, beauty, or similar industries * Experience selling to major retailers * Strong understanding of chargebacks and deductions * Experience managing AP and AR functions * Inventory-based business experience * Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills * ERP experience (ApparelMagic is a plus) To Apply Please answer: 1. What wholesale brands have you worked for? 2. How have you managed chargebacks and deductions? 3. Have you overseen both AP and AR teams? 5. What ERP systems have you used? 6. What is your weekly availability?

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 6+ months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $20.00

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    $40.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Complex project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Financial Analysis
Accounting
Nice-to-have skills
Management Skills
Financial Accounting
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About the client
Member since Sep 13, 2010
  • United States
    Los Angeles6:39 AM
  • $304K total spent
    215 hires, 42 active
  • 36,865 hours
  • Fashion & Beauty
    Mid-sized company (10-99 people)

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