Company Description:

Want to work in the fun and rewarding outdoor industry working with customers like REI, outdoor equipment retailers and ski shops? Like being around people that share a love for the outdoors?

NIKWAX is the global market leader in environmentally safe aftercare for outdoor apparel, footwear and gear. Our customers are national and independent retailers, ecommerce and consumers.

In North America, NIKWAX works to foster a collaborative, performance-oriented culture with our values focused on our “4 H’s”. Honest, Humble, Hungry and Happy. Our office is located on a rooftop location the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle.

We are seeking a Lead Accountant/Controller to become an integral part of our team! You will oversee financial activities and personnel as well as identify areas of improvement to increase efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate all financial activities and personnel
• Set controls and budgets to mitigate risk and increase return on investments
• Standardize and maintain a system of accounting records and techniques
• Conduct internal audits to assess financial status
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations
• Serve as primary contact for external auditors
• Cashflow management
• Oversee company administration duties such as insurance plans, banking relationships, office administration vendors, etc.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in accounting management or other related fields
• Fundamental knowledge of GAAP
• Strong leadership qualities
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented

Compensation:

Competitive salary, quarterly team bonus program, medical and dental insurance benefits, 401k program, flex spending account, health and outdoor recreation subsidy, alternative commute subsidy, life and long-term disability insurance, 16 vacation days, increasing to 20 after one year, 10 national holidays, and 10 personal days are part of our total benefits package.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• This position is office based with the rest of the Nikwax staff. Please confirm your understanding.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Corporate Accounting: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person