Posted 3/10/2025
Starting Line Sailing is looking for a part time Accountant / Controller with a strong financial background to support our operations. We’re looking for an experienced person to invest 24-32 hours a week with us. Overall, this position helps with monthly closings, financial analysis, reconciliations, administrative tasks, payroll, tax reporting and managing costs.
Our company is mostly focused on manufacturing, where experience with BOMs, Cost Accounting or production, will be big assets to us. This job is hands on, conducting the reconciliations, working with our two bookkeepers – making journal entries and more. This is a perfect job for a person who can bring their experience to a small, but growing, independent company in the Sailing industry.
Typical Work
- Monthly reconciliation of all books at all four entities
- Assistance with budgeting - including monthly reviews and reporting to managers
- Use KPIs or Scorecards to track and improve Margin, COGS, Expense Ratios
- Work with our CPA filing taxes, quarterly tax payments and sales tax compliance
- Develop internal controls, for expenses, reporting and all financial transactions
- Manage insurance renewals and local business permits and fees
- Cost reduction, reviewing where can we save, month in, month out.
Qualifications
- Previous experience as controller or accounting manager
- Cost Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
- ERP experience (we use Acumatica)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
About Us
We’re the largest manufacturer and retailer of small sailboats in North America, with physical locations in Oregon and Rhode Island, and staff in four additional states.
Job Type
Part Time (24-32 hours a week, which days are your choice)
Location
In Person in Bristol, Rhode Island
How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume to jobs@zimsailing.com