Senior Accountant

Springs Window Fashions is hiring for a Senior Accountant based in our Middleton, WI Corporate Headquarters

This is a hybrid role with in-office days Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday and remote on Thursday & Friday

Position Summary

Springs Window Fashions is a leader in the custom window treatment industry since 1939. Headquartered in Middleton WI, we have 6,000 associates with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia.  Our custom window treatments are available under the Bali, Graber, SunSetter and Mecho brands in nearly every major retailer, in thousands of designer showrooms, and showcased in large commercial buildings.

Our company has made significant investments to become a leader in product innovation.  As North America’s premier window covering company, we’re committed to creating a “Best Experience” for our consumers, channel partners and associates.  We are bringing new innovations to the market at an accelerated pace and have a variety of offerings to consumers who want to improve their home décor.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operations of the General Accounting department and the period end financial close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries, financial reports and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
• Analyze financial statements and accounts for unusual trends or discrepancies and interact with other departments as needed to resolve the root cause of any problem
• Offer, initiate, and implement recommendations for improved efficiencies or stronger internal controls
• Work with Controller and Plant Manager to develop operational performance metrics and KPI dashboards that can be used to measure and improve operational effectiveness within a complex, growth focused, high-performance enterprise
• Work with Controller and Plant Manager in the buildout of the bill of materials for our major manufacturing facility which includes the development of labor and overhead rates and material costs
• Analyze monthly materials cost variances as well as monthly labor, overhead and freight costs
• Participates in the planning and preparation of the annual budget
• Responsible for more complex balance sheet accounts including the inventory, leasing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and customer deposit accounts
• Assist in the future ERP migration project
• Projects as assigned
• Expected Travel: less than 5%

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance; CPA a plus
• 4+ years of experience, preferably in a mid to large corporate accounting environment or public audit experience
• Corporate accounting / General ledger experience
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Cost accounting experience preferred
• Previous experience with e-Pic system is a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Exhibits a professional manner in working with others and strives to establish and enhance working relationships with operations team to drive growth and efficiency
• Accuracy, attention to detail, ability to multi-task and meet critical deadlines
• Ability to manage multiple projects as well as work well under pressure
• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
• Strong computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

How We Work to Deliver a Best Experience: Our Culture

• Our Core Value: We do the right thing, always
• Our Seven Cultural Behaviors
  • Empowerment - We trust our people.
  • Ownership - We take 100% responsibility for our roles actions, and results.
  • Leadership - We all lead by example and talk direct with respect (DWR).
  • One Team - We are One Springs Team.
  • Customer First - We consider our customers' needs before evry decision.
  • Continuous Innovation - We are constantly learning, innovating, and improving.
  • Speed - We define priorities and operate with a sense of urgency and agility.