Vice President & Controller, Accounting

Adventure is our Culture. Join a team that celebrates a lifestyle as bold as the terrain we love. At Backcountry, we are rooted in adventure, recognition, and wellbeing on and off the mountain. We spotlight employee stories, celebrate milestones, and offer exclusive outdoor perks. Whether you are at HQ, in a retail store, or remote, you will be part of a team that thrives on energy, exploration, and connection.

Reports to

Chief Financial Officer

Location

Salt Lake City, Utah (Hybrid - 3x/week in-office)

### About the Role

Backcountry needs a finance leader who can own the entire accounting function — close processes, internal controls, tax, AP/AR, fraud, and external audit — while simultaneously modernizing how the team operates through AI adoption and automation. This role exists because the business is at a stage where accounting rigor, speed, and scalability must all improve in parallel.

As Accounting - VP & Controller, you will lead a multi-disciplinary accounting organization, serve as the primary liaison to external auditors and banking partners, and report results directly to the executive team and Board of Directors. Success in the first year means a materially faster monthly close, a documented internal controls environment, and at least one meaningful AI or automation initiative deployed and delivering measurable results.

This is a lean team. You will own a lot, move fast, and make decisions with full end-to-end responsibility.

### What You'll Do

#### Accounting Operations & Close

• Maintain and continuously improve a documented system of accounting policies and procedures across all business units.
• Streamline the monthly close timeline to deliver timely financial results that enable faster decision-making across leadership.
• Manage inventory control functions and ensure the integrity of inventory reporting across all business units.
• Oversee lease administration and real estate payables, ensurin...