Description GSM Outdoors is seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant who is looking to take the next step in their career and become a strategic partner to the business. This role offers a unique opportunity to work directly with executive leadership, support private equity initiatives, participate in acquisition activities, improve business processes, and drive financial insights across a rapidly growing organization. This is more than a traditional accounting role. We're looking for someone who is intellectually curious, analytical, and eager to identify opportunities for improvement while helping scale the finance function. As a Senior Accountant, you'll have exposure to multiple business units, distribution centers, manufacturing partners, and executive leadership. You'll play a key role in helping the organization make informed business decisions through financial analysis, operational insights, and process improvements. What You'll Do: Financial Reporting & Analysis • Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. • Perform detailed account reconciliations and balance sheet reviews. • Analyze financial performance, profitability, margins, inventory, and operational metrics. • Assist leadership with financial reporting packages, variance analysis, and executive presentations. • Identify trends and provide actionable recommendations to improve financial performance. Process Improvement & Business Partnership • Evaluate existing accounting and finance processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. • Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Logistics, and Product Development teams. • Participate in system enhancement initiatives and process automation projects. • Assist with ERP optimization and continuous improvement efforts. Strategic Projects & Growth Initiatives • Support acquisition activities, including financial due diligence, integration planning, and post-acquisition reporting. • Collaborate with private equity stakeholders and executive leadership on strategic initiatives. • Participate in special projects related to business growth, operational improvements, and financial planning. • Assist with ad hoc financial modeling and business case analysis. Travel & Operational Exposure • Travel periodically to GSM locations, distribution centers, and manufacturing partners to gain firsthand understanding of operations. • Evaluate operational processes and identify opportunities for financial and operational improvements. • Build relationships with leaders across the organization to better understand business drivers and challenges. Accounting Operations • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts. • Prepare and record journal entries for revenue, payroll, benefits, leases, fixed assets, and accruals. • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. • Assist with external audits and financial reporting requirements. • Ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls. Requirements What We're Looking For • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. • 3-5 years of experience in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred) and/or corporate accounting. • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting. • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUPs, Power Query, and financial analysis techniques. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities. • Ability to communicate financial concepts to both finance and non-finance audiences. Preferred Qualifications • CPA certification or CPA track preferred. • Experience with audit, advisory, transaction services, or financial due diligence. • Experience working in manufacturing, consumer products, distribution, or inventory-intensive environments. • Exposure to mergers and acquisitions is a plus. • Experience with ERP systems and process improvement initiatives. Why GSM Outdoors? • Exposure to executive leadership and private equity ownership. • Opportunity to support acquisitions and strategic growth initiatives. • Ability to influence business decisions through financial analysis. • Hands-on involvement with process improvement and automation projects. • Cross-functional exposure across multiple brands and business units. • Career growth opportunities within a rapidly growing organization. • A culture that values initiative, ownership, and continuous improvement. If you're looking to move beyond traditional accounting responsibilities and play a meaningful role in a growing organization, we'd love to hear from you.