Sr. Manager, Accounting Operations

$110,000 - $140,000/Yr

Duluth Trading Company - Mount Horeb, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Mount Horeb, WI

1,001-5,000 employees

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The Senior Manager, Accounting Operations will oversee the accounting team's transactional functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Sales Tax. This role focuses on driving process improvements, leveraging technology, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The position requires collaboration with IT and external tax providers, and it reports directly to the Corporate Controller.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage the transactional functions of the accounting team, including leveraging technology to identify and implement process improvements
• Consistently analyze current processes to identify opportunities for improvement and reduce manual effort
• Directly oversee all Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Sales Tax functions
• Partner with IT to ensure all system requirements are clearly communicated and tested for any changes to existing systems or in conjunction with future implementations
• Establish operational policies and monitoring mechanisms to ensure inventory accuracy throughout the logistics and fulfillment network
• Serve as the administrator for the Company's credit card program
• Review and approve certain general ledger entries prepared by other staff members
• Review and approve all quarterly balance sheet reconciliations produced by operational accounting functional areas
• Serve as the accounting team's representative for the planned implementation of the Company's enhanced ERP system
• Act as Finance's liaison for contract negotiations
• Streamline lease administration tasks by utilizing new contract management tool
• Maintain effective control procedures over all aspects of accounting operations in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Perform ad hoc reporting, analysis, and project work as requested by the Controller and/or management
• Ensure the maintenance of existing internal control policies and procedures and assist in developing and implementing new policies and procedures as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field. Equivalent work experience will be considered.
• 7+ years of combined public accounting or private industry experience, including experience in managing the above mentioned accounting teams
• Current knowledge of technical accounting requirements
• Excellent PC and Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent research and analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to develop and mentor a great team
• 7+ years of management experience

Benefits

• 12-week full-pay parental leave
• Paid holiday time for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth
• Health and dental benefits starting the first day of the month following your orientation date
• An extra day of PTO given for your birthday
• Merchandise discount
• Employee stock purchase program
• Company-paid benefits, such as life and disability insurance