Assistant Controller

Starkey Canada•Eden Prairie, MN

13d•$105,000 - $147,000

About The Position

The Assistant Controller, Retail Business Segment, is a key member of Starkey’s accounting leadership team and oversees operational and compliance accounting functions for the retail business. The role is responsible for accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies, strong internal controls, and effective close processes. It partners closely with retail operations and finance leadership and reports directly to the Global Controller. The position leads accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, internal controls, and audit coordination for the retail segment. It also leads and develops accounting team members, partners with business leaders on financial visibility and decision-making, and supports new initiatives, acquisitions, integrations, and system implementations. The Assistant Controller drives process improvements, automation, ERP and financial-system enhancements, and the use of data analytics to improve reporting and control effectiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
CPA certification required or strongly preferred.
At least 8 years of progressive accounting experience.
At least 3 years of accounting leadership or people-management experience.
Experience overseeing month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit support activities.
Experience partnering with operational leaders to improve financial processes and business performance.
Experience using ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and data-analysis technologies.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting best practices.
Knowledge of internal control frameworks, compliance requirements, and risk-management principles.
Proficiency with Oracle Financials or a similar enterprise ERP system.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to interpret financial data and translate complex accounting matters into actionable business insights.
Strong verbal, written, presentation, and executive communication skills.
Ability to build relationships with and influence cross-functional stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Ability to lead, develop, and mentor accounting team members.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
High degree of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience.
Experience supporting retail, multi-location, healthcare, or consumer products businesses.

Responsibilities

Lead all accounting activities for Starkey’s Retail business segment.
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensure timely, accurate financial results.
Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and period-end reporting packages.
Ensure retail transactions are accounted for in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
Monitor financial results, investigate significant variances and unusual transactions, and support management reporting and financial analysis.
Ensure completeness and accuracy of balance sheet accounts and income statement reporting.
Maintain the internal control environment and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Oversee documentation, testing, and remediation of key financial controls.
Coordinate external audit activities related to the retail business.
Support implementation and monitoring of accounting policies and procedures, and identify financial and compliance risks and mitigation strategies.
Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members; establish performance goals and provide coaching and professional development.
Foster accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer service, and assist with organizational planning and resource allocation.
Serve as the primary accounting partner to retail operations leadership and collaborate with FP&A and business leaders to improve financial visibility and decision-making.
Support new retail initiatives, acquisitions, integrations, system implementations, process changes, and accounting guidance for new business models and transactions.
Participate in strategic projects that improve profitability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
Drive accounting process improvements and identify opportunities to automate manual processes.
Support ERP and financial-system enhancements and develop and maintain standardized accounting procedures and documentation.
Use technology and data analytics to improve reporting and control effectiveness.