Accounting Controller

Overview

Springs Window Fashions is a leader in the custom window treatment industry since 1939. Headquartered in Middleton WI, we have 6,000 associates with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. Our custom window treatments are available under the Bali, Graber, SunSetter and Mecho brands in nearly every major retailer, in thousands of designer showrooms, and showcased in large commercial buildings.

Our company has made significant investments to become a leader in product innovation. As North America’s premier window covering company, we’re committed to creating a “Best Experience” for our consumers, channel partners and associates. We are bringing new innovations to the market at an accelerated pace and have a variety of offerings to consumers who want to improve their home décor.

Job Duties

• This opportunity requires the Controller to roll up their sleeves and handle the day-to-day accounting work and financial planning. Accounting duties will include month and year-end close, month-end reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, producing financial statements, as well as overseeing payroll.
• Provide accurate and timely financial reporting, analysis, and recommendations to Corporate and plant management
• Focus on business partnering and cross-functional communication to drive ownership and accountability of financial results
• Analysis and recommendations for key business projects
• Ensure appropriate financial stewardship and compliance of financial reporting with US GAAP and internal controls
• Manage and develop direct reports
• Offer, initiate, and implement recommendations for improved efficiencies or stronger internal controls, including inventories
• Drive process improvements and lead exciting accounting transformation projects to achieve scalability, efficiency, and productivity
• Maintain procedure documents for tasks performed using Company standard templates
• Projects as assigned
• Expected Travel: ~10%

Requirements

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• At least 8+ years of experience working in the accounting/finance field at a medium sized manufacturing company
• Ideally you will have a CPA, MBA or CMA and have a strong technical background in financial and cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• You will have a history of implementing robust process and systems while creating effective KPI dashboards to enhance operational effectiveness within a complex, growth focused, high-performance enterprise.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Exhibits a professional manner in working with others and strives to establish and enhance working relationships with the operations team to drive growth and efficiency
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Accuracy, attention to detail, ability to multi-task and meet critical deadlines
• Strong analytical skills
• Knowledge of GAAP and Internal Controls
• Strong computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

How We Work to Deliver a Best Experience: Our Culture

• Our Core Value: We do the right thing, always
• Our Seven Cultural BehaviorsEmpowerment - We trust our people.Ownership - We take 100% responsibility for our roles actions, and results.Leadership - We all lead by example and talk direct with respect (DWR).One Team - We are One Springs Team.Customer First - We consider our customers' needs before evry decision.Continuous Innovation - We are constantly learning, innovating, and improving.Speed - We define priorities and operate with a sense of urgency and agility.