Internal Controller

The Team

The Internal Control department at Hermès enhances company operations by evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and processes. The team oversees internal controls across boutiques, corporate offices, and distribution and service centers.

The Opportunity

This Internal Controller position will add value to Hermès’ operations by supporting the Internal Control team in conducting quality audits and proposing corrective actions aligned with local laws and company requirements. The primary goal is to minimize risks, protect assets, ensure record accuracy, promote operational efficiency, and encourage adherence to policies. Additionally, this role supports the Inventory Control team in conducting inventories, reviewing cycle counts, auditing upcycling projects, and KPI reporting to senior management.

About the Role

• Perform recurring operational and analytical reviews.
• Monitor and assist with internal control questionnaires.
• Work with the Corporate Inventory Control team on Inventory management (resolving inventory issues and supporting Retail stores & distribution centers).
• Assist in reviewing inventory / cycle count reconciliations for stores and the distribution center.
• Analyze Retail / Wholesale special movements monthly and prepare analysis for Finance and Accounting teams for month-end P&L reporting.
• Travel to stores and the distribution center for physical inventories, cycle count review, and inventory training.
• Work on auditing items for upcycling / recycling projects at the distribution center.
• Compiling data and reports for external auditors on a quarterly and annual basis.
• Participate in ad hoc projects as defined by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibility

NO

Budget Responsibility

NO

About You

• 1 to 2 years of previous experience in internal audit or finance and accounting.
• Some experience in the retail luxury industry is a plus.
• Master’s degree in Audit and Finance.
• Understanding of the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
• Very strong ethics.
• Diplomatic and strong communication skills (written and oral).
• Autonomous, proactive, and organized.
• Strong analytical skills, detail-oriented but able to quickly understand the big picture.
• Advanced skills in Excel.

Hermès Benefits Overview

Hermès is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

• Commission and bonus incentives based on sales performance.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability.
• Paid time off (15 vacation days, 11 company holidays, 3 floating holidays, 2 wellbeing days, and sick & safe time).
• Paid Parental Leave and Transition Time.
• 401(k) and Roth Retirement Plan with company matching and profit sharing.
• Various voluntary benefits (e.g., flexible spending accounts, fitness reimbursement, voluntary life insurance).
• Product discount and EAP resources.
• Access to Calm App, Health Advocate, Family Building Support, and more!

Company Overview

Since 1837, Hermès has remained faithful to its artisan business model and humanist values, placing people at the heart of its operations and aspiring to make a positive impact on the world. The freedom to create, the constant search for beautiful materials, the transmission of savoir-faire, and the aesthetic of functionality define Hermès. An independent, family-owned company, Hermès is dedicated to keeping production in France through its 42 workshops and operates a global community with 310 stores in 49 countries, employing over 15,000 people worldwide.

Our Commitment

Hermès of Paris is committed to being a Maison for All, fostering diversity, inclusion, and family values. They create a diverse workforce and support team members' personal and professional success through a culture that values equality and individuality. Hermès of Paris is an equal opportunity workplace, providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Key skills/competency

• Internal Audit
• Financial Control
• Risk Management
• Inventory Control
• Process Improvement
• Compliance
• Analytical Review
• Excel Proficiency
• Financial Reporting
• Operational Efficiency