Controller

Title: Controller
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: St. Louis, MO (Hybrid)

Summersalt is seeking an experienced and versatile Controller to lead and drive the day-to-day operations of our finance department. This role offers a unique opportunity to own and oversee the full spectrum of accounting responsibilities – from strategic analysis and high-level financial reporting to hands-on operational tasks. This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives on both big-picture thinking and detail-oriented work.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Handle month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring data accuracy and timely completion.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements, reports, and metrics to stakeholders, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Lead and manage all accounting operations including A/R, A/P, payroll, sales tax compliance, and general ledger activities.
• Conduct thorough financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and long-term planning.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to advise on budgeting, forecasting, and financial strategy.
• Reconcile cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts. 
• Review balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Work with external auditors, tax preparers and valuation services to provide needed information for the annual audit, 409A valuation and tax return.
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal government requirements.
• Work collaboratively across departmental functions to help drive optimal business performance and results.  
• Complete other duties and strategic projects as needed.

ABOUT YOU:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant accounting experience, with a track record of managing both high-level and operational accounting responsibilities.
• Strong expertise in GAAP, financial reporting, and compliance.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Office.
• Exposure to Quickbooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct or other ERP software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to thrive in a dynamic, rapidly changing organization.
• Demonstrated initiative with commitment and ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Superb organizational and communication skills.
• You're communicative—even when it’s hard. You’re direct and considerate in an effort to achieve the best possible outcome. Your feedback is always intentional, constructive, and to move the business forward. 
• You streamline efficiency:  You have a passion for automation and improving efficiency whenever there’s an opportunity. 
• You move at warp speed: You quickly absorb new information, skills, and responsibilities.  Learning (really) fast and embracing unpredictability is a must. 
• You're data obsessed: You tackle complex problems with data that produces measured solutions. You use information from a range of key sources to spot patterns, connect dots, and solve problems—quickly. 

ABOUT SUMMERSALT:

Summersalt is a generation-defining apparel brand, providing wardrobe essentials for women who are going places. Summersalt launched in 2017 with swimwear made from recycled materials at a $95 price point — designer quality swimwear without the designer price tag. Since then, we’ve launched additional categories including loungewear, knitwear, sleepwear and activewear. Summersalt pieces are modern, sophisticated and fun, with an impeccable data-backed fit based on millions of measurements from over 10,000 women. In the few short years since our founding, Summersalt has built a loyal following of customers, influencers and celebrities, while garnering praise from leading fashion media including ELLE, Vogue and People.

This role is a unique opportunity to join a well-funded, close-knit team that is redefining the apparel and swimwear categories and at the forefront of e-commerce, design and brand innovation. Sustainability, inclusivity and diversity are core tenants of the brand, and we work hard to inspire joy through our products and every interaction with the customer. If you want to be a part of a diverse, hardworking and fast-paced team filled with motivated and thoughtful people, please consider applying.

Summersalt champions diverse backgrounds, perspectives and opinions.  We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Summersalt is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We hire the most qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, parental status, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are committed to fostering diversity across our organization.