Controller

Company info: gearUP's mission is to outfit youth sports teams with customized gear – on time for game time We have simplified the hassle of outfitting youth sports teams with customized gear from the best brands. Our webstores are always open and product ships direct to athletes on time. GearUP has been one of the fastest growing companies in the Pacific Northwest since 2018, and we have so much opportunity ahead of us. Now is a great time to join our team Position Summary: The Controller plans and directs the accounting operations of the company to ensure scalable efficiency and accuracy in the finance function; works closely with the leadership team and CFO to provide continuous improvement in financial reporting and control including cost accounting and profitability measures; provides strong leadership to a team responsible for GL, AR, AP, Audit and Tax; and develops and refines financial reporting to support business decision making in a fast paced, high growth environment. Responsibilities include: · Oversee and direct all accounting staff and general accounting functions · Partner with the CFO on reporting the company's financial condition and key business metrics to internal and external stakeholders · Oversee establishment and maintenance of internal controls to safeguard assets, ensure proper accounting of transactions, mitigate risk, and optimize operational efficiency · Lead the team responsible for developing standard processes, procedures, accuracy and consistency in accounting functions and records · Plan, hire, coach and provide career growth and development opportunities for the accounting team; facilitate efficient onboarding and training of new staff members · Plan and coordinate work with the operational management team and third-party consultants to enhance the Company's ERP system to increase functionality and efficiency of operations and business reporting while ensuring consistency, accuracy and integrity of data · Review monthly financial statements and build improved reporting on profitability, cost accounting, and gross margin · Conduct profitability analysis by product line, location, customer, and vendor to support growth strategy and margin optimization · Oversee treasury functions, including cash flow forecasting, covenant compliance, periodic audits, and liquidity management · Manage communications with vendors and creditors · Partner with CPA firm and oversee internal team responsible for ensuring timely and accurate completion of the company's audited financial statements and tax filings · Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax and business registration requirements Top candidates for this position will: · Thrive in a fast paced, high-growth business environment · Be an expert in accounting, inventory costing and financial reporting · Be a hands-on team player with excellent presentation, negotiation, problem solving, and communication skills · Be comfortable with change, ambiguity and uncertainty · Demonstrate a focused sense of urgency and a bias for action · Enjoy collaborating across business functions to solve problems and continuously improve business processes and operational efficiency · Enjoy both the details of their day-to-day accounting/finance responsibilities and contributing strategically to the success of the company Required Skills, Qualifications & Education: · 10+ years of accounting/business experience and proven success in a high-growth company · Experience in a manufacturing and/or eCommerce retail business a plus · Strong accounting background and knowledge of GAAP, including cost accounting and experience with inventory · Strong business acumen and decision-making skills · Proven ability to coach, motivate and develop high-performing teams · Self-starter seeking continuous improvement of their own job and the team as a whole. Experience with LEAN processes a plus. · Excellent written and oral communication skills. · Proficient with Microsoft Office software suite with advanced Excel skills and experience with Power BI preferred · ERP system experience required. Specific experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 a plus · Experience creating, interpreting and explaining financial reports and other business information to a wide variety of users inside and outside of a business. · Previous involvement in athletic programs a plus · BA or BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business-related field required; MBA or Masters of Accountancy preferred · CPA highly preferred Physical Requirements: · Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. · Prolonged periods of typing and hand/wrist movements to operate a computer mouse · Viewing computer monitors for extended periods of time. · Talking, listening, reading · Ability to travel occasionally Benefits: Gear Up Sports provides the following employee benefits: · Paid Time Off (PTO) · Paid Holidays – New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas · Healthcare Benefits – Effective the first of the month following the date of hire: o Health/Vision insurance through Regence BlueCross BlueShield o Dental insurance through Regence · Life, Disability & Accident Insurance through MetLife – effective 1st of the month following date of hire: o Group Term Life insurance – company paid o Long Term Disability insurance – company paid o Voluntary additional life insurance for self & dependents o Voluntary Accident Insurance · Flexible Spending Account Plan (FSA) – allowing pre-tax savings for Health and Dependent Care Expenses · Health Savings Account Plan (HSA) - allowing pre-tax savings for Health expenses if participating in HDHP health insurance plan · Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) – plan provided through Canopy · 401(k) Plan – participation after three months of employment with employer-matching contribution · Company Stock Options Equal Opportunity Employer Gear Up Sports,

an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. without regard to individual's race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical or family leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. To comply with Federal law, gearUP participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $175, $200,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to Commute: Hillsboro, OR Required) Work Location: In person