Director, Assistant Controller

Savers; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Director, Assistant Controller to oversee critical accounting functions and lead a dynamic team. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with GAAP and enhancing financial reporting processes. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in internal controls, change management, and ERP implementations, contributing to a purpose-driven organization that values community impact. Join a company that champions reuse and inspires a future where secondhand is second nature, offering a supportive environment for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Bundled Health Plans

Company-Paid Life Insurance

401k Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Mental Health Services

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting experience with a strong focus on GAAP compliance.
• Experience leading a team and managing external audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting functions and ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Coordinate with external auditors and manage financial reporting.

Skills

Internal Control Knowledge

GAAP Knowledge

Change Management

Critical Thinking

Leadership Skills

ERP Implementation Experience

Technical Accounting Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CPA Preferred

Tools

Dynamics 365 Financial

PowerBI

Job description

Job Title : Director, Assistant Controller

Who we are:

As one of the largest for-profit thrift operators in the United States, Canada and Australia for value priced pre-owned clothing, accessories and household goods, our mission is to champion reuse and inspire a future where secondhand is second nature. We supply our stores with gently-used , one-of-a-kind items that have been donated by the community to local nonprofit organizations. We purchase these items directly from our nonprofit partners, redirecting billions of pounds of used items away from landfills and on to our store racks and shelves for reuse, and providing our partners with valuable funding for their community-based programs and services. You’ll often hear us say that we are “Thrift Proud.” It’s the millions of loyal customers who visit our 300+ stores and our more than 22,000 team members that make it possible. Learn more about the Savers family of thrift stores, our impact, and the #ThriftProud movement at savers.com.

Our brands are Savers (in the U.S.), 2nd Ave (in the U.S.), Value Village (in the U.S. and Canada), Unique (in the U.S.), Village des Valeurs (in Quebec) and Savers Australia.

What you can expect:

• The opportunity to celebrate uniqueness. We are made up of people from many different backgrounds , experiences, and perspectives, all with something special to contribute.
• To work in a purpose-driven company, with a business model that people love for our impact on both the planet and local communities.
• An investment in the career path interests of our people. With our aggressive store expansion plans, we recognize the importance of the continued growth and development of our team members.

What you get:

Comprehensive onboarding and training from day one.

In-house expertise ! Our training department / Savers University develops and delivers robust training to every team member across our organization — from new hires to senior executives. We develop around 90% of our training internally, and partner with a variety of renowned providers to supplement our offerings.

Benefits offerings including:

• Bundled health plans such as medical, Rx, dental and vision
• Company-paid life insurance for extra protection and peace of mind
• Programs to stop smoking, diabetes management coaching, and on demand care options.
• A 401k plan with generous company matching contributions to assist you in saving for a secure financial future.
• Paid time off from work for leisure or other hobbies.
• A range of mental health services to assist you in managing daily life.

What you’ll be working on:

Savers is seeking a Director, Assistant Controller to lead day-to-day accounting functions including financial reporting, controls and compliance, close and consolidation, technical accounting, external audit, and enterprise software implementation.

The Assistant Controller will complement the current accounting team in ensuring timely and accurate period close and reporting of its financial statements. This role reports to the VP, Corporate Controller.

What you have:

• Lead/mentor/develop team of 10+ team members to deliver high quality results in alignment with Savers purpose, culture, and strategy
• Provides accounting guidance related to proposed transactions to ensure conformity with GAAP and company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with external audit firm to coordinate, manage and complete interim and year end audit in the required timeframe ; be the point person for complex accounting matters
• Spearhead special projects as required by executive management such as, but not limited to, automation around accounting processes and financial reporting, due diligence, Sox testing, and continuous process improvements.
• Manage and coordinate monthly and year-end reporting processes
• Oversee day-to-day accounting functions
• Support a strong internal controls environment throughout the organization to foster efficient operations with accurate financial reporting, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes – Oxley (SOX)
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, including implementation of new standards
• Work closely with all Business Partners within organization regarding all accounting and financial reporting matters
• Establish a working relationship with other departments to achieve operational goals including working with the SEC team to meet reporting deadlines and requirements
• Drive process standardization and improvement across all accounting activities including implementation and/or enhancement of tools, systems, and processes

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong internal control knowledge and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements with experience in compliance and controls
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Change management /process improvement orientation
• Intellectual curiosity/critical thinking
• Ability to identify areas of improvement and drive results
• High sense of urgency
• Manage multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines, and strong attention to detail
• Strong leadership and people development skills
• Ability to execute and implement accounting policies
• ERP implementation experience – Dynamics 365 Financial and PowerBI
• Experience with external audit firm – management in annual audit process
• External financial statement preparation (10Q/10K helpful but not required )
• Strong technical accounting skills – including international accounting
• Report writing skills including research, design, and analysis

Minimum Required Education, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA preferred
• Minimum of 10 years accounting experience
• Experience in multiunit retail experience a plus
• 3-5 years of public accounting experience and 3-5 years in a similar role
• Experience with Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations a plus
• Process improvement/project management skills a plus

FLSA: Exempt