Hermès Internal Controller
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $70,000–90,000/year
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 24, 2026
About Hermès
Hermès is a family-owned luxury maison renowned for its artisanal craftsmanship, discreet elegance and long-term stewardship of creative savoir‑faire. Globally present through boutiques and ateliers, the company places craftsmanship, quality and sustainability at the centre of its operations and cultivates a culture that values independence, responsibility and long-term talent development.
Hermès — Internal Controller in Manhattan, NY. Full‑time role conducting internal audits and controls across boutiques and corporate offices.
Role & Responsibilities
- Execute recurring operational and analytical reviews across boutiques, corporate offices and distribution/service centres, identifying control weaknesses and areas for improvement.
- Plan and perform on‑site audits including pre‑audit preparation, fieldwork, detailed evaluations and post‑audit follow up; prepare full audit packages and supporting documentation.
- Assess store and process controls using existing systems and internal control questionnaires; prepare concise, actionable audit reports.
- Monitor remediation of prior audit findings and ensure recommendations are implemented by relevant stakeholders.
- Govern and review access rights across application systems to ensure appropriate segregation of duties and security controls.
- Support ad hoc internal control projects and contribute to process improvement initiatives as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Audit, Finance or a closely related discipline.
- Minimum three years' experience in internal audit or finance & accounting.
- Working knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards.
- Proven integrity and strong professional ethics.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; diplomatic stakeholder management.
- Autonomous, proactive and highly organised with a pragmatic approach to follow‑through.
Skills
Experience
Minimum three years of professional experience in internal audit or in a finance and accounting function, ideally with exposure to retail operations or luxury goods.
Education
Master’s degree in Audit, Finance or equivalent.
Workplace
The role is situated in Manhattan, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 70,000 to USD 90,000 per annum.
Benefits
Commission and bonus incentives; Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; Life insurance and disability coverage; Paid time off (15 days annual vacation, 11 company holidays, 3 floating holidays, 2 wellbeing days, sick & safe time); Paid parental leave and transition time; 401(k) and Roth retirement plan with company matching and profit sharing; Voluntary benefits (FSA, fitness reimbursement, voluntary life insurance); Product discount and Employee Assistance Program; Access to Calm App, Health Advocate and family building support.
Culture
Hermès emphasises craftsmanship, long‑term thinking and respect for artisanal savoir‑faire, underpinned by a family‑centred culture. The workplace values independence, integrity and the transmission of skills, while promoting diversity, inclusion and employee wellbeing.
About Cerulean
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