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Position Overview: The Senior Manager, Accounting Operations will be responsible for driving process improvements and effectively manage the AR, AP and Payroll and liaison with external tax providers. This position will review and redesign transactional processes using lean principles to streamline operations. This position will report to the Corporate Controller. Position Details: Work Environment: At Duluth Trading Company, we value face-to-face interactions that foster our culture of learning, creativity, and teamwork. The role is based at our headquarters near Madison, WI. You will work in the office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely from home on Fridays if you prefer. What You’ll Do: Effectively manage the transactional functions of the accounting team, including leveraging technology to identify and implement process improvements Consistently analyze current processes to identify opportunities for improvement and reduce manual effort · Directly oversee all Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and Sales Tax functions · Responsible for partnering with IT to ensure all system requirements are clearly communicated and tested for any changes to existing systems or in conjunction with future implementationsEstablish operational policies and monitoring mechanisms to ensure inventory accuracy throughout the logistics and fulfillment networkServe as the administrator for the Company’s credit card programReview and approve certain general ledger entries prepared by other staff membersReview and approve all quarterly balance sheet reconciliations produced by operational accounting functional areasServe as the accounting team’s representative for the planned implementation of the Company’s enhanced ERP systemFinance’s liaison for contract negotiationsStreamline lease administration tasks by utilizing new contract management toolMaintain effective control procedures over all aspects of accounting operations in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley ActPerform ad hoc reporting, analysis, and project work as requested by the Controller and/or management · Ensure the maintenance of existing internal control policies and procedures and assist in developing and implementing new policies and procedures as necessaryOther duties as assigned What We’re Looking For Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field. Equivalent work experience will be considered.7+ years of combined public accounting or private industry experience, including experience in managing the above mentioned accounting teamsCPA or other similar professional certification preferredCurrent knowledge of technical accounting requirementsExcellent PC and Microsoft Excel skillsExcellent research and analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills · Strong written and oral communication skillsStrong organizational and time management skills and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyDemonstrated ability to develop and mentor a great team7+ years of management experience Duluth Headquarters Benefits and Perks As we continue to grow Duluth Trading Company and its house of brands, the perks have perked up, too. We’ve boosted an already impressive benefits package to include: 12-week full-pay parental leave, paid holiday time for the important observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth, and more! Why’d we go all out? Because our pursuit of a better way means that when it comes to great talent, better perks are a given. Compensation Range: $110,000 - $140,000/year Compensation is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. The responsibilities outlined in this position description are a guideline for the general duties of the position and are not exhaustive of all duties inherent in the job. Duluth Trading Company is an equal opportunity employer. #LI-Onsite About Duluth Trading Company: Started in 1989, Duluth Trading Company exists to enable hard-working individuals to take on life with their own two hands. Folks that revel in doing it the hard way and celebrate finding a better way. We seek talented individuals who share these beliefs and are excited to further the Duluth Trading legacy with a digital-first mindset, always moving forward and always innovating. From ingenious Duluth workwear, to comfortably capable Buck Naked Underwear, to outside-embracing AKHG, it’s all about the innovative gear and gadgets that equip customers for a more hands-on way of life. Top-notch quality, immersive storytelling, outstanding customer service, and the shared belief that the go-all-in-and-dig-deep spirit exists with everyone are what sets Duluth Trading Co. apart. We seek talented folks looking to be part of a can-do team that’s hellbent on helping the world to gear up, get its hands dirty, and do.