Assistant Controller

Sport Obermeyer, founded over 70 years ago by Klaus Obermeyer, epitomizes a commitment to innovation and balance. Inspired by his passion for snow sports and engineering expertise, the company has become a leader in designing technically advanced and sustainable winter clothing. Based in Aspen, Colorado, Sport Obermeyer is a family-run, privately held company dedicated to creating earth-friendly products and embracing new technologies.

The company fosters collaboration with forward-thinking individuals to make smart, future-oriented decisions positively impacting the planet.

We’re seeking ahigh-energy, detail-oriented Assistant Controller to help drive excellence in our financial operations and support scaling our finance function in a dynamic, boutique manufacturing environment. This is a hands‑on role partnering closely with the CFO on month‑end close, payroll, HR, accounts payable, and internal control improvements. This is an in person in office position. If you can't work out of our Aspen office, please do not apply.

• Transmit payroll on a bi‑weekly basis to payroll service
• Follow‑up with staff on outstanding time records
• Review timesheets for errors and make any necessary corrections
• Prepare the bi‑weekly timesheet allocation and corresponding journal entries
• Handle all HR activities associated with insurance, hiring, terminations and PTO
• Assist with compliance to all state and federal labor laws

• Perform bank account transfers as directed by Controller and Managing Director
• Maintain account transfer records in business system

• Perform all aspects of A/P, including coding invoices, securing approvals and inputting to the business system daily
• Review the corporate credit card journal entries and supporting documentation and reconcile with payments
• Manage/monitor electronic and auto payments for various vendor accounts

• Review vendor activity to ensure all monthly invoices have been received and processed
• Review contract obligations to ensure all contract invoices have been received and processed
• Ensure Inventory transactions are accurate and posted to the correct GL accounts including freight in transit
• Complete and review month end journals and reconciliations

• Coordinate the provision of information to any external auditors
• Ensure that company accounting practices comply with GAAP

• Accounting for other related entities
• Serve as back‑up bank contact
• Participate in setting up departmental budgets

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience and 5+ years of progressively responsible general accounting experience within a corporation.

Primarily in an office environment. Periodic weekend or evening work is expected.

Must be proficient with Excel, Windows, and have excellent Administration skills. Assist the Controller with General Ledger, Journal Entries, Month End Close.

Full time, year‑round position with highly competitive salary, bonus eligible with full benefits that include full medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, ski pass, Etc.

Must have valid work authorization in the United States. We will not consider any applicant that does not fulfill this requirement.

Confidential provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

• GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)
• Corporate accounting: 2 years (Preferred)