Assistant Controller

Duluth Trading Company•Mount Horeb, WI

52d•$115,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Controller will be the owner of the general ledger and be responsible for the accurate and timely completion of the monthly close process, through to the preparation of required SEC filings. Additionally, this position will assist with technical accounting analysis and will work closely with the Controller, CFO, accounting team, FP&A, legal, Audit Committee and internal & external auditors. At Duluth Trading Company, we value face-to-face interactions that foster our culture of learning, creativity, and teamwork. The role is based at our headquarters near Madison, WI. You will work in the office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work from home on Fridays if you prefer. Our pursuit of a better way isn't just about our products-it's about our people too. That's why our Dam Good Crew enjoys a comprehensive benefits package, designed to support their well-being and success. Started in 1989, Duluth Trading Company exists to enable hard-working individuals to take on life with their own two hands. Folks that revel in doing it the hard way and celebrate finding a better way. We seek talented individuals who share these beliefs and are excited to further the Duluth Trading legacy with a digital-first mindset, always moving forward and always innovating. From ingenious Duluth workwear, to comfortably capable Buck Naked Underwear, to outside-embracing AKHG, it's all about the innovative gear and gadgets that equip customers for a more hands-on way of life. Top-notch quality, immersive storytelling, outstanding customer service, and the shared belief that the go-all-in-and-dig-deep spirit exists with everyone are what sets Duluth Trading Co. apart. We seek talented folks looking to be part of a can-do team that's hellbent on helping the world to gear up, get its hands dirty, and do.

Requirements

Master's Degree in BBA in accounting or related field
Equivalent work experience will be considered
Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
Familiar with U.S. federal, state and local reporting requirements
Team player, have ability to work independently and willingness to take on challenge
Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritize and multitask
Ability to streamline processes and create efficiencies.
7+ years of experience years of experience.
3+ years of management experience managing activities of a sub-department and is accountable for staffing decisions.
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

CPA is highly preferred
Experience in cost and tax accounting a decided plus

Responsibilities

Maintain an accurate general ledger with clear documentation of all transactions and all related intercompany transactions
Review and approve certain general ledger entries prepared by other staff members
Supervise the month-end close and prepare designated schedules, journal entries, and financial statements as needed
Draft annual/quarterly financial statements, footnotes and MDA, ensuring accuracy and completeness of disclosures
Assist with the research and documentation of technical accounting matters, including creating and maintaining the Company's Accounting Policy document
Assist in preparing or reviewing all necessary schedules to support quarterly reviews and the year-end audit, including coordination of year-end closing procedures/schedule and the external auditor on-site field work
Maintain effective control procedures over all aspects of the financial reporting process in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Responsible for the daily cash spreadsheet projecting cash needs for the coming month
Leads proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
Adopt organizations values in personal work behaviors, decision making, contributions and interpersonal interactions
Contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating cultural expectations and influencing others to reward performance and value "can do" people, accountability, diversity, equity, and inclusion, flexibility, continuous improvement, collaboration, creativity and fun

Benefits

Multiple Medical plan options
Dental & Vision plans
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account including company contributions
Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
Company paid Short-Term Disability
Other various voluntary benefits including: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long-Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance
401(k) Employer Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan to purchase Duluth Trading Co. stock at a discount
Parental Leave
Paid holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
Paid Time Off: take it as you need it policy for exempt employees
Daily pay available
40% Employee Discount
Flexible Fridays
Onsite fitness center