U.S. Controller

Concept2, Inc.; Morristown (VT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Concept2, a global leader in fitness ergometers and racing oars, seeks a U.S. Controller to lead the U.S. entity's accounting function from Morrisville, VT. This role focuses on the close process, internal controls, and reporting to company leadership.

You will manage month-, quarter-, and year-end closes under U.S. GAAP, drive internal-control improvements, coordinate with external accountants, and mentor the accounting team while partnering with Global Finance and cross-functional groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• Master’s degree and CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with 2+ years in leadership.
• Manufacturing accounting experience desired.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for operational accounting, treasury, intercompany, and tax reporting for the U.S. entity.
• Ensure timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes per U.S. GAAP.
• Coach team members in applying U.S. GAAP.
• Coordinate with external accountants for annual financial statements and tax returns.
• Lead review and improvements of internal control framework.
• Develop documentation to standardize department duties.
• Identify and implement process improvements with the team.
• Collaborate with Global Finance and cross-functional departments on accounting and reporting initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Team development

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office/Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree

CPA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

Concept2, a global market leader in the manufactureof fitness ergometers and composite racing oars, is seeking aU.S. Controller to join our team in Morrisville, VT. This role will focus on leading the U.S. entity's accounting function, including the close process, internal control development, and preparing reporting packages for company leadership. You will join an established team and support a variety of accounting tasks which include:

• Provide day-to-day support for operational accounting, treasury, intercompany, and tax reporting requirements of the Company’s U.S. entity.
• Ensure timely completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close functions in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP).
• Coach team members through the application of U.S. GAAP.
• Oversee the coordination of U.S. team’s deliverables during the annual financial statement compilation and tax return preparation with external accountants.
• Lead review of internal control framework and implement improvements where needed.
• Develop documentation to ensure consistent performance of the department’s duties.
• Help the team identify opportunities for process improvements and take an active role in implementation.
• Collaborate with Global Finance team members and cross-functional departments on various accounting, reporting, and other business initiatives.

This is a great opportunity for someone motivated to make a direct impact on the company’s accounting and internal control processes.

Knowledge And Skills Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• Master’s degree and CPA are preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting or a similar work environment, including 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Accounting experience in a manufacturing company setting is desired.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Demonstrated ability to develop team members.
• Proficiency across Microsoft Office and Excel.

Compensation for this position consists of a salary range of $100,000-$130,000, depending on experience, plus participation in a quarterly variable wage program that is based on company and employee performance, which adds significantly to total compensation.

At Concept2,ourworkplace is informal, yet professional and friendly, with a supportive environment that rewardshard work. We offer excellent compensation and benefits packages, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for both employees and their families, and a 401k profit sharing pension.

Concept2 is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity and to provide all employees with the work environment necessary to enable them to thrive, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected status.