Assistant Controller

Join Starkey as Assistant Controller for its Retail business segment and lead the accounting operations that keep financial reporting accurate, compliant, and timely. Partner with retail and finance leaders to strengthen controls, develop a high‑performing team, and improve the processes and insights that support business growth.

Starkey is a world leader in the manufacturing and distribution of advanced hearing technologies. We are in the business of connecting people and changing lives. Our teams come to work each day focused on ensuring people everywhere have the products and services they need to hear better and live better.

Founded in 1967 by Bill Austin, Starkey is known for our cutting‑edge hearing health innovations, industry‑leading research and development, and not being afraid to push the edge of what’s possible.

We are headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, have over 5,000 employees in 29 facilities across the globe, and do business in more than 100 markets worldwide.

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The Assistant Controller, Retail Business Segment serves as a key member of the accounting leadership team and is responsible for overseeing the operational and compliance accounting functions for Starkey’s retail business. This role ensures the integrity of financial reporting, compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies, strong internal controls, and timely close processes while supporting business growth and operational excellence. Reporting directly to the Global Controller, the position partners closely with retail operations and finance leadership.

• Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations
  • Lead all accounting activities for Starkey’s Retail business segment.
  • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial results.
  • Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and period‑end reporting packages.
  • Ensure appropriate accounting treatment for retail transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
  • Monitor financial results and investigate significant variances and unusual transactions.
  • Support monthly management reporting and financial analysis for retail operations leadership.
  • Ensure completeness and accuracy of balance sheet accounts and income statement reporting.
• Compliance & Internal Controls
  • Maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Oversee documentation, testing, and remediation of key financial controls.
  • Coordinate external audit activities related to the retail business.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and corporate governance expectations.
  • Support implementation and monitoring of accounting policies and procedures.
  • Identify financial and compliance risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members supporting the retail business segment.
  • Establish performance goals and provide coaching and professional development opportunities.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer service.
  • Assist in organizational planning and resource allocation within the accounting function.
• Business Partnership
  • Serve as the primary accounting partner to retail operations leadership.
  • Collaborate with FP&A and business leaders to improve financial visibility and decision‑making.
  • Support new retail initiatives, acquisitions, integrations, system implementations, and process changes.
  • Provide accounting guidance related to new business models, transactions, and operational initiatives.
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