Position Title: Controller

Reports to: VP of Finance

Location: Seattle, WA

About Filson:

In 1897 C.C. Filson began outfitting prospectors headed for the Gold Rush with tools and apparel strong enough for the toughest spots on earth. More than 100 years later, Filson remains committed to providing pioneers of all fields around the world with unfailing goods made from the highest quality materials available.

Filson recognizes that it takes a world-class team to make a world-class product. As we build on the Filson legacy of American craftsmanship, we are looking for individuals who share our dedication to innovation, excellence, and superior customer service.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for all financial analysis, budgeting reporting, internal controls, compliance, and period-end close activities required of the Filson Finance department. This role will directly oversee the Financial Reporting Manager, the Senior Tax and Compliance Accountant and the Accounting Manager (along with a team of accountants). This role will work in close collaboration with the Filson, Chief Operating Officer (COO) and with other Filson leaders.

This individual will be of high character and integrity with a passion for organizational growth and team development. We are looking for a high energy, solution oriented financial leader who collaborates easily with leaders from other departments to drive process efficiency and execute strategic goals of the organization. A desirable candidate should also have proven experience developing finance professionals with diverse skill sets. A candidate who can challenge the status quo and think outside the box is essential. Strong communication skills are also a must.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the finance and accounting team including preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, month-end, and year-end closing processes in compliance with GAAP.

• Communicate financial results and insights on performance to leadership

• Manage working capital through financial analysis, KPI's, forecasts, etc., in partnership with the COO.

• Continue to evolve internal controls around financial processes to mitigate risks including documentation of controls and approvals in partnership with Bedrock Manufacturing Corporation.

• Produce reliable cash flow forecasts utilizing a 13-week outlook model to set expectations on the businesses uses and sources of cash

• Prepare monthly collateral and loan compliance reporting to the bank

• Ensure legal and tax compliance on all financial functions

• Leverage the finance team and inputs/direction from business leaders to prepare budgets, forecasts, and long range plans

• Leverage Business Analytics to develop operational and financial dashboards for relevant KPIs.

• Meet monthly with department heads to review actual vs. budget results and relevant KPIs

• Serve as the relationship point person for the year end audit and ensure audit deliverables are provided on a timely basis

• Collaborate with Operations leadership on an ongoing basis related to physical inventory counts, inventory cost variances and standards reviews, inventory aging and other operational K.PIs.

• Improve internal processes for scalability for the company and drive to a five-day closing cycle.

• Develop finance and accounting team through performance management, mentoring and training.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of finance experience required

• Experience managing teams of finance professionals required

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Integrity, honesty, and high ethical standards

• Excellent written and verbal skills

• Four year Degree in accounting or finance required

• Masters in Business (or Accounting) and CPA licensure strongly preferred

Note: This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive. Employee may be required to perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to sit and work at desk and operate a computer for several hours at a time.
• Use hands and fingers to use computer
• Reach up, across, or down to retrieve resources
• See, talk, and hear
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk
• The employee is occasionally required to move or lift up to 10 pounds
• Specific hearing abilities required by this job include the hearing voices through telephone handsets or headsets and through general face to face conversation
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to read information on a computer screen or on a printed page

Sampling of Total Rewards Program:

• Compensation type: Exempt Salary
  • Compensation: $160,000 - $180,000
  • Compensation negotiated based on previous experience & qualifications
• Position Type: (Hybrid 2x a week onsite)
• Paid Time-off: (For employees who work over 30 hours per week)
  • 11 Corporate Holidays
  • Paid Vacation days (accrued)
  • 2 Volunteer days
• Benefits: (For employees who work over 20 hours per week)
  • Medical, dental & vision - click here to view our full package!
  • 401k with company match
  • Employee assistance program
  • Pet Insurance
  • Merchandise discounts
  • Outdoor recreation gear rental
  • Complimentary employee bag at 90 days of employment

Note: This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive. Employee may be required to perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Filson is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that every employee has the right to work in surroundings which are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy that all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, veteran and military status, genetic information, political ideology or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors are totally inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated.

With regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, the company offers what the law refers to as "reasonable accommodation" to enable a person to perform his or her job.