Accounting Manager - Retail
About The Position
The Accounting Manager provides accounting, analysis, and controls support for Johnson Fitness & Wellness retail stores and wholesale and ecommerce divisions. The position also focuses on maximizing cash flow by managing and controlling Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions. This is a supervisory position and requires working on-site. The role oversees accounting, treasury, reporting, analysis, and management activities. It supports financial close and review processes, maintains internal controls and accurate reporting, supervises Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable associates, and collaborates with internal teams and external auditors, tax professionals, banks, consultants, and vendors.
Requirements
- Four-year degree in Accounting.
- At least 7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
- At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
- Prior experience managing the process, development, and implementation of internal controls.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PowerPivot, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, VBA, and macros.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information clearly to people at multiple business levels and functions.
- Strong problem-solving and investigative skills.
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining control and order.
- Comfort learning and using AI-assisted tools to support account reconciliation, variance analysis, or reporting efficiency.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with SAP, BW, and Adaptive Insights.
Responsibilities
- Implement, document, and maintain adequate and effective internal controls.
- Review and implement new financial policies in accordance with IFRS/GAAP.
- Assist with the month-end close process.
- Facilitate financial improvement processes.
- Support and assist with annual audit, tax, and quarterly review processes.
- Reconcile intercompany accounts for HQ and JHTNA.
- Assist with new retail store openings, including merchant ID setup.
- Ensure financial and other transactions are reported accurately and promptly in financial statements.
- Perform monthly reconciliation of assigned general ledger accounts.
- Administer all bank accounts and oversee and approve disbursements.
- Directly or indirectly supervise Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable associates.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
- Manage staffing, terminations, disciplinary actions, training, and development of subordinates.
- Complete performance documentation on time and ensure timecards are accurate and approved on time.
- Set productivity goals and drive the team to meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Communicate effectively with outside auditors, tax preparers and advisors, bank representatives, consultants, and vendors.
- Ensure reported results comply with IFRS/GAAP.
- Assist with monthly reviews of financial and operational reporting packages.
- Maintain and create reports as needed.
- Recommend ways to improve business and financial performance.
- Participate actively in business improvement projects.
- Research budget variances and initiate corrective actions when appropriate.
- Handle other projects as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- FSA and HSA options.
- Employee product discounts.
- Wellness resources.
- Employee assistance programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
