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 brand's dedicated accounting lead within the broader Tradewind Services accounting organization. Reporting into the Corporate Controller, this role ensures the brand's 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 brand. In 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 brand's 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 brand's accounting team.

• Manage the brand's 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.