Controller

Location

Bluffton, South Carolina (In office, not remote)

About Spartina 449

Spartina 449 is a rapidly growing women's lifestyle brand specializing in apparel, handbags, jewelry, and accessories. With a strong presence across retail stores, wholesale partnerships, and e-commerce, we are an omnichannel organization dedicated to delivering exceptional products and experiences to our customers. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced and strategic Controller to lead our accounting and financial reporting functions.

Position Summary

The Controller will be responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance activities for a dynamic, omnichannel business. This role requires a highly analytical and hands-on leader with deep experience supporting retail, wholesale, and e-commerce channels. The ideal candidate is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a strong understanding of inventory accounting, margin analysis, cash management, and financial controls within a consumer products environment.

The Controller will partner closely with executive leadership to ensure the integrity of financial information and provide insights that support continued growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and inventory accounting.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Develop, maintain, and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies.
• Oversee cash flow management, banking relationships, and treasury activities.
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and tax advisors.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and l...