At Blain’s Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career, and enjoy a positive balance. As a family-owned retailer we take pride in offering a competitive benefit package designed to support you & your life. It is one of the reasons we have been named a Forbes Best Employer for six consecutive years! All major Holidays & Birthday off Advanced Leadership Training Programs: build the skills to grow your career Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more! Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace Profit Sharing 401(K) with company match The pay listed for this position may vary based on experience. Please note, compensation decisions are contingent on the facts and conditions for each job opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires. Please note salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Blain’s Farm & Fleet position description for accurate pay range information. Responsibilities The Assistant Controller will be responsible for leading month-end, quarter-end, and yearly-end financial closing processes and overseeing year-end financial and benefit audits. They will lead the preparation of comprehensive internal and external financial reports and analyses. This position will work closely with the Corporate Controller and key stakeholders to develop and implement policies, procedures, and controls for accounting. Manage the monthly financial close process, journal entry review, account balance reconciliations, and the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules. Prepare monthly financial reporting package and variance analysis. Communicate and collaborate with key business leaders and play an active role in the monthly actuals vs. budget review meetings to ensure financial information is accurate and timely. Work closely with FP&A team assisting in the forecast and budgeting process. Lead external audits, maintain compliance with accounting standards and sales & use tax Ensure all financial transactions, policies and procedures meet the objectives of the company and US GAAP. Perform research and outline proposals to address technical accounting issues. Implement and monitor accounting policies, procedures and internal controls as necessary to support US GAAP. Providing key leadership and mentorship to the finance team, fostering a culture of fiscal diligence and continuous improvement. Implement industry standard best practices across new and existing workflows while focusing on optimization and the reduction of manual processes Identify process improvement opportunities and lead process improvement efforts to increase accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency of month end close. Serve as an agent of change for system improvements and technology automation. Support implementation of new projects, software, and tools to gain efficiencies, standardize processes, and automate controls. Collaborating closely with senior management to deliver strategic financial insights that support business growth and decision-making Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting is preferred, CPA with public accounting experience is preferred 8 or more years of experience with corporate accounting 5 or more years of leadership experience Extensive knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls Experience with leading change and implementing process improvement initiatives from inception to completion Strong people and communication skills to articulate verbally and written, persuade, evaluate, and document complex process issues, and present information to audiences Excellent problem-solving, technical, and analytical skills Excellent organizational and time management skills Blain Supply, Inc and Blain’s Farm and Fleet (collectively “Blain’s”) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize the importance of diversity and creating an inclusive culture in order to leverage the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. Blain’s does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any applicable legally protected status. Our goal is to continue to be recognized as an employer of choice and we have received Forbes Best Mid-Sized company to work for an unprecedented 6 years in a row.