Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Fleet Farm | Appleton, WI | Onsite

About the Role

Fleet Farm is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join our Finance and Accounting leadership team at our Store Support Center in Appleton, Wisconsin. In this role, you'll oversee key accounting functions, ensure accurate financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and lead a team of accounting professionals. You'll partner with leaders across the organization to improve processes, resolve complex financial challenges, and support sound business decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for a collaborative accounting leader who enjoys developing people, driving improvements, and making a meaningful impact within a growing retail organization.

What You'll Do

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including financial statements, general ledger activity, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and reserves.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, maintain strong internal controls, and support external reporting, financial audits, and tax-related activities.
• Provide oversight of inventory accounting, including inventory valuation, shrink, reserves, vendor allowances, and related financial transactions.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting professionals while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Finance, Inventory, IT, and other departments to investigate discrepancies, resolve complex accounting issues, and support business initiatives.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve reporting accuracy, strengthen controls, and leverage financial systems and automation.
• Collaborate with the Controller and senior finance leadership to support financial planning, operational improvements, and strategic decision-making.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field and an active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential.
• 8–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including financial reporting, general ledger management, month-end close, and application of GAAP.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing accounting teams, with strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience with inventory accounting, including valuation, reserves, and related financial impacts; retail, manufacturing, or distribution experience preferred.
• Proficiency with enterprise accounting or ERP systems and intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with Oracle, SAP, LIFO, UNICAP, or financial process automation is a plus.

Why Fleet Farm?

At Fleet Farm, we don't just sell products — we're a part of the community. Join a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional experiences for our customers. As an Assistant Controller, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by strengthening financial operations, developing talented professionals, and partnering with leaders across the organization. If you're ready to bring your accounting expertise and leadership skills to a team where your contributions matter, we'd love to meet you!

Fleet Farm is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, gender, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Fleet Farm will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.

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