Financial Controller
Posted by Far Bank Enterprises on 05/24/2022
Job Basics
Industry Sector: Fishing, Outdoor
Job Categories: Accounting, Finance
Company Type: Apparel/SoftGoods, HardGoods/Equipment
State: WA
City: Seattle
Country: United States
Required Experience: 10+ years
Job Type: Full Time
Salary:
Required to Relocate:
Required to Travel:
Employee May Telecommute: No
Job Seeker Must Live Within:
Job Description & Requirements
OPPORTUNITY SNAPSHOT
Far Bank Enterprises is in search of an experienced Controller to direct our Accounting and Finance team as we continue to grow with our industry leading brands. This position presents the opportunity to lead our Financial & Data Transformation as we continue our investment in technology and talent creating a data-centric environment enabling automation, fast decision making and securing our platform for growth (built around our new ERP, Microsoft D65).
As the next Far Bank Controller, you will be a trusted and valued member of the leadership team with direct input into departmental initiatives, leadership, employees, and our most valued asset, the customer. The Controller is a ‘roll-up-your sleeves’ contributor that develops, implements, and maintains systems and SOPs to ensure complete, accurate, and timely reporting while overseeing the day-to-day accounting, working capital management, and month-end close activities.
Who WE ARe
Far Bank Enterprises is the holding company for the Fly Fishing industry leading brands of Sage, Redington, RIO Products and Fly Water Travel. Collectively, with the focus of these brands, we are an integrated manufacturer and distributor of fly fishing products, including rods, reels, lines, leaders, tippets, flies and performance outdoor apparel.
We are anglers and adventurers with a shared mission to
deliver outstanding products and extraordinary experiences to our vibrant fly
fishing community through our brands, education, and conservation initiatives. This
industry is about passion, and we take that to heart with our approach for each
product we bring to market. From the design of our hand crafted fly rods to the
intricate flies, lines and reels that are integral to the fly fishing experience,
we take pride in focusing on our customer so that they have best product and travel
opportunities to find that open water.
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Develops, mentors, and directs the accounting & finance team
· Maintains integrity of all processes that drive financial data, including general ledger, cost accounting, AP/AR, payroll, inventory reconciliation and forecasting
· Ensures the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports are timely, accurate, and in compliance with GAAP
· Partners to the CFO and works directly with CEO and Executive team ensuring continuous feedback on budgets and financial metrics
· Participates in strategic planning and direction for the company
· Continue leading technology enhancements in financial reporting with D365 and Power BI reporting for better positioning to capitalize on organic and inorganic growth.
· Working capital management – billing/accounts receivables and accounts payables processes to construct a best-in-class infrastructure (systems, people, etc.) to support the company’s growth
· Oversee preparation of departmental budgets, annual operating plan, strategic planning and key analytics
· Coordinates with manufacturing operations on costing responsibilities including annual standard cost rolls
· Standard Controller duties:
1) Leads the annual audit coordinating with external auditors
2) Manages or prepares various SALT filings in multiple states
3) Continued evaluation and identification of cost reductions and process inefficiencies
4) Ensures compliance with local/state/federal requirements, banking, vendor management, and continuous operational improvement.
Candidate Experience
· BA Degree in Accounting, CPA or CMA desired
· 10+ years professional experience, including managing accounting teams
· Knowledge of local, state and federal taxation
· Exposure to cost accounting in a manufacturing environment
· Experience with Microsoft D365 (strongly preferred)
· Experience with using and implementing Power BI tools (Preferred)
· Passion for the outdoors (Preferred) + interest in fly fishing (Plus)
· Passion for data and process with strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Compensation
Salaried position with a competitive benefits package including: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability/Paid Time Off/401(k).
ADDITIONAL PERKS
Access to great outdoor gear discounts and company culture that cares for the employees!
About Far Bank Enterprises
Far Bank is the world’s authority in fly fishing, comprised of the greatest brands in the industry – Sage, Redington, RIO Products, and Fly Water Travel. Founded in 1980, Sage’s core mission is “perfecting performance” through our Made in the USA fly rods and high-end fly reels. Redington, acquired by Sage in 2003, is the go-to provider of accessible fly-fishing rods, reels, waders, wading boots, and apparel for the value conscious angler. RIO Products joined the family in 2005 and is recognized as the world's leading producer of the highest performance fly lines, leader, tippet, and flies for the specialty fly fishing market. In 2018, Fly Water Travel (FWT) joined the Far Bank family, complementing our industry-leading products with world-class on-the-water experiences. At Far Bank, our core purpose is to inspire the fly angler through outstanding products and extraordinary experiences. Far Bank Enterprises is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Joshua Green Corporation.
We’re a “work hard/play hard” culture that encourages intra- and inter-department collaboration and camaraderie—whether it’s in the office or on the water. Beyond our internal teamwork, we’re an intimate part of the fly fishing and greater outdoor community, providing our employees unique opportunities to enjoy outdoor gear and experiences.
