Accounting - Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller   In this role, you will lead the Accounting, team for Backcountry, and will have deep experience with fast-growing retail companies, the global e-commerce industry, and the capital markets. This leader will have strategic and executional experience leading large Accounting organizations, will be an excellent cross-functional partner, a terrific communicator, and will be able to develop and inspire large teams.  This role will be critical to the creation and execution of a robust internal controls environment designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company’s financial results, and ensure the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.  This role will also be accountable for the company’s accounting operations and for our effective cash management.  This leader will be the key liaison between the company and both our external auditors and banking relationships.  They will be pivotal to reporting our results to the executive team and Board of Directors. The Assistant Controller will be a key member of Backcountry’s leadership team, and will report directly to Backcountry’s VP, Corporate Controller.  About the Job:  Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures  Streamline our monthly close processes to ensure accurate and timely financials   Manage the annual external audit process and ensure a strong internal control environment  Manage compliance with lenders and credit facilities   Lead all cash management initiatives   Work closely with the finance team to provide the senior management team with a full picture of the business and operations across the P&L, Cash Flow and Balance Sheet  Automate and streamline existing processes including reducing the accounting close timeline  Lead, inspire, develop, and set direction for the Accounting team  Support potential M&A activities  About You:  Complete knowledge and understanding of Finance and Accounting  processes for a direct to consumer business  Thorough understanding of and working experience with GAAP including emerging pronouncements that impact our business  Quantitative decision-making, while balancing qualitative service to customers  Service oriented approach and mindset  Ability and willingness to travel  Consistent record for innovation, execution and delivering results to a performance-driven culture  Previous experience in Accounting management is required  10 years of related professional experience  Possess strong interpersonal skills, excellent attention to detail, and strong analytical skills  Shown ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires quick thinking and effective multitasking  Validated ability to multi-task, triage and execute  Strong attention to detail and specifics  CPA is preferred Audit experience is preferred    ABOUT BACKCOUNTRY:  Our mission is to connect people to their passions. Our five online stores—Backcountry, Competitive Cyclist, MotoSport, Bergfreunde, and SteepandCheap—aim to supply our customers with the gear, knowledge, and inspiration necessary to get out there and chase down life’s greatest moments. We do this by providing the biggest and best assortment of premium outdoor products, a superior shopping experience, personalized Gearhead expertise, lightning-fast and accurate fulfillment, and inspirational, informative, and community-centered content.  We take this concept seriously, both personally and professionally, which for employees translates to careers with growth potential and the ability to take ownership and make an impact daily. Perks such as an excellent gear discount, an annual summer Adventure Contest, summer barbecues, and a pet-friendly office make for a fun work environment. Backcountry employees will have the benefit of working with colleagues who are passionate about their careers as well as the outdoors. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and disability & life insurance, paid maternity and paternity leave, 401(k) matching, and Flexible Spending or Health Savings Accounts.#corporate#LI-AT1

Salary : $175,000 - $190,000