Senior Director, Corporate Controller
J. Jill
Quincy, MA
Our Brand At J.Jill, we’re redefining what it means to dress and live with ease. As a women-led, Boston-based lifestyle brand with 200+ stores nationwide, we design thoughtful, inspired apparel and accessories that celebrate the totality of all women. We’re entering an exciting chapter of growth — expanding our footprint, reaching new customers, and deepening long-standing relationships. We're seeking bold thinkers and doers to join us. With competitive pay and benefits, a supportive culture, and the chance to make a real impact, this is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to bring our ethos keep it simple, make it matter to life in new and inspiring ways. Overview The Corporate Controller is a senior finance leader responsible for overseeing the company’s general accounting function and the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements consistent with “best-in-class” standards of public companies and all applicable regulations. This role plays also plays a critical part in managing the complexities of inventory accounting, multi-store operations and omnichannel revenue, while leading the accounting organization, strengthening processes and controls, and supporting strategic initiatives. This role may be based out of either our Quincy, MA or Tilton, NH offices. Responsibilities Financial Reporting & SEC Compliance
- Manages financial reporting to stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, investors, banks, lenders and rating agencies while ensuring the financial statements are prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulations
- Oversees and has responsibility for ensuring that the preparation of the Company's SEC financial reporting on Form 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K is accurate and meets SEC requirements
- Researches emerging matters, pronouncements and practices in accounting and financial reporting and recommends actions for implementation
- Leads communication with external auditors to ensure alignment on all accounting and internal control matters, including key transactions with supporting documentation, disclosure, and financial statement presentation
- Oversees the monthly accounting close and reporting processes, including analyzing critical accounts, managing interactions with Financial Planning and Analysis (“FP&A”) team and leading various discussions with management regarding results
- Manages the development and documentation of a financial control and reporting environment consistent with requirements of Sarbanes Oxley regulations
- Oversee accounting for inventory, including valuation, reserves, markdowns, shrink and obsolescence and revenue recognition for retail, e-commerce, and omnichannel sales, including gift cards, loyalty programs, returns and promotions
- Ensure accurate accounting for store operations, distribution centers, leases (ASC 842), impairment, and supply chain costs and oversee accounting for fixed assets, capital expenditures, and for store openings, remodels and closures
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting organization, including the direct supervision of managers/senior managers and their staff, responsible for the general ledger/trial balance, retail accounting, fixed assets / capital expenditures, payroll, inventory, accounts payable and sales audit
- Build processes and systems to support growth and increased transaction volume
- Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
- Cultivate and promote positive working relationships between areas of the business that interact with external audit, internal audit and other agencies
- Manages the appropriate internal and external relationships and collaborates extensively with peers and outside auditors
- Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting and margin analysis
- Collaborate with Tax and Treasury on tax provisions and compliance, cash management, and working capital optimization
- Support Audit Committee reporting
- Support Form 4 reporting with internal and external legal counsel
- Reports to Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer
- Oversees general ledger / trial balance, inventory, retail accounting, fixed assets, accounts payable, financial reporting / technical accounting, payroll, and sales audit
- Works closely in collaboration with the CFO; General Counsel; VP, Finance; Director, Financial Planning & Analysis; Internal Audit team; External Auditors and Bank Representatives
- Bonus eligible and flexible hybrid work arrangements.
- 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary match and tuition reimbursement.
- Medical, dental, vision, company paid LTD/STD, and generous amount of paid time off.
- Office includes amenities such as a café, fitness center, free parking and Red Line shuttle.
- Generous associate discount; group discounts on auto, pet and homeowner insurance.
- Discount Marketplace for travel, consumer products, food, auto buying, etc.
- Associate resource groups.
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC and regulatory reporting requirements
- Solid foundational knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley and COSO requirements
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate complex financial information to a non-technical audience
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable
- Action/results orientation
- Ability to effectively organize and direct internal and external resources, including peers, to meet objectives and deadlines
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions and recommendations
- Ability to clearly and succinctly report on key issues, business impacts and recommendations for improvement
- Ability to promote and create an environment of strong ethics and compliance
- 10+ years experience of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including inventory accounting and leadership roles
- CPA certification
- Public accounting and public company experience
- Retail experience a plus
- Sedentary work, prolonged periods of time working at a desk and on a computer.
- Ability to communicate information and observe details at close range.
- Light to moderate lifting may be required
Posted 2026-02-04
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