Senior Controller - Fishing

Senior Global Controller- Fishing

At Johnson Outdoors, home to some of the world's most innovative and best-known outdoor recreation brands, we create amazing outdoor experiences - for adventurers, by adventurers. Innovators from the very beginning, we change the way people fish with our breakthrough technology. Anglers are eager to set their eyes on the newest Humminbird fish finders, get their feet on Minn Kota trolling motor foot pedals, and connect it all wirelessly with the iPilot Link - making it easier than ever to get their hands on more fish. Come join the finance team for these leading industry brands!

Check us out on Cannon, Minn Kota, and Humminbird, or find us on Instagram and Facebook!

Based at our beautiful Headquarters along Lake Michigan in downtown Racine, WI. , you'll have incredible access to a variety of outdoor activities whether skiing and snowmobiling in winter, or kayaking, fishing, sailing, hiking or more in summer. Close to Milwaukee & Chicago, the area boasts a wide variety of amenities including a vibrant arts and culture scene and a host of unique, creative dining options. This is a hybrid on-site work schedule, in office three days per week.

About the Role:

The person in this role will provide the overall strategic leadership and oversight of finance, accounting, reporting and analysis to ensure business results are achieved or exceeded. Ensures short-term and long-term business and financial plans support the company's overall strategic plan. Provides collaborative financial and business counsel to the Group Vice President and business unit management team to help set strategy and drive results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drives and leads financial analyses of business initiatives including new products, sales, marketing, and operations. Challenges and drives the financial and operational optimization while minimizing variances and extraneous expenses.

• Acts as a business partner and an influential leader of the management team by providing financial and strategic support, consultation, and leadership.

• Leads timely closing and insightful reporting of business results while ensuring high quality and appropriate financial and internal controls.

• Provides consultation, leadership, and influence for the business's strategic plans. Actively engages and provides data-backed insight in the strategic planning processes.

• Protects assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls. Ensures compliance with Sarbanes Oxley. Ensures transparency in financial reporting and disclosures.

• Directs and leads the annual financial budgeting process and monthly financial forecasts. Advises management on ways to improve profit and cash flow.

• Directs and oversees the analysis of financial, market, and operational data which includes identifying trends and providing recommendations for improvement.

• Aligns the development and implementation of financial strategies with overall organizational strategies to optimize success and performance.

• Assesses business risk exposure related to market dynamics and defines risk mitigation strategies to reduce impact on business performance.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or equivalent. Master's degree preferred.

• Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of experience of global leadership in financial planning, analysis, accounting, reporting, and experience functioning as a key member on various strategic/operational planning and project teams.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility:

• Prepares and approves department budgets while ensuring budgets are managed within approved guidelines.
• Develops and approves departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines to meet business needs.
• In partnership with human resources, oversees human resources responsibilities for staff which includes but is not limited to the following: hiring and terminating employees, promotions/pay adjustments, staff development, performance evaluations, resolution of employee concerns and disciplinary counseling.

Knowledge & Background Requirements:

• Expert level knowledge and skills in financial reporting, planning, analysis, and cash flow management.

• Strong strategic planning and leadership skills.

• Ability to provide expert level business consultation on key strategic projects and to partner across various locations various departments to provide financial guidance and support.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate/collaborate effectively with all levels of staff, leadership, and external organizations. Relevant international experience and cross-cultural communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to understand and analyze the underlying business and its implications on finance and accounting.

• Expert level knowledge of all applicable finance and accounting principles, regulations, and procedures.

• Advanced proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency with ERP software like JDEdwards, SAP, or equivalent.

A few pointers about our culture:

• Entrepreneurial spirit and innovation are in our bones! We authentically innovate trusted equipment that gets people out there.
• We are laser-focused on our consumers, and passionate about inspiring people to actively engage with the amazing awe of the outdoors again and again.
• We strive to create meaningful, healthy change in the world as individuals and as a family of brands.
• We value diversity and team members who are willing to wear multiple hats; who take personal initiative, anticipating what needs to be done, and figuring things out to make them happen; but who are also willing to ask for help, to assist others and work together.

What you will receive:

• Share in the company's success - Competitive base salary, with additional earning potential through participation in the annual discretionary cash profit sharing program, eligibility for annual pay increases, and employee stock purchase plans.
• Find your work/life balance with generous paid time off and holiday benefits, health insurance and wellness plans.
• Further your career with training opportunities including our tuition assistance program.
• Plan for your future with our 401k with company match and deferred retirement contributions, Sons & Daughters Scholarship program, life and LTD insurance, employee stock purchase plan, and more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Johnson Outdoors (and all subsidiaries) without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Johnson Outdoors is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact Human Resources at HRSpecialAccommodations@johnsonoutdoors.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

About Us:

JOHNSON OUTDOORS is a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technologies that inspire more people to experience the awe of the great outdoors. The company designs, manufactures, and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft Recreation, Fishing, Diving and Camping. Johnson Outdoors' iconic brands include: Old Town canoes and kayaks; Ocean Kayak; Carlisle paddles; Minn Kota fishing motors, batteries, and anchors; Cannon downriggers; Humminbird marine electronics and charts; SCUBAPRO dive equipment; Jetboil outdoor cooking systems; and Eureka!camping and hiking equipment. Founded in 1970 by Samuel C. Johnson, the Company has delivered double-digit compound annual growth over its history, evolving from a single brand into a nearly $743 million global enterprise with around 1,200 employees across 20 countries.