Accounting Manager - Retail

Johnson Health Tech Retail Inc • Village of Cottage Grove, WI

18d • Onsite

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 through management and control of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions. This is a supervisory role overseeing AP and AR associates and supporting accounting, treasury, reporting, and analysis activities.

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 multiple levels and functions within the business.
• Clear 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 is preferred.

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 and facilitate financial improvement processes.
• Support annual audit, tax, and quarterly review processes.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts between HQ and JHTNA and assigned general ledger accounts monthly.
• Assist with new retail store openings, including merchant ID setup.
• Ensure financial and other transactions are reported accurately and promptly in financial statements.
• Administer all bank accounts and oversee and approve disbursements.
• Directly or indirectly supervise Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable associates, including staffing, terminations, disciplinary actions, training, development, and timely performance documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; verify timecard accuracy and approve timecards on time.
• Set productivity goals and guide the team toward meeting or exceeding goals and 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 in business improvement projects, and research budget variances and initiate corrective actions when appropriate.
• Complete 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, and employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager