The posting
Big Ass Who?
We didn’t set out to start a fan company. We set out to solve a problem—workplace discomfort. (Sorry, HR, not your kind.) Facilities become furnaces during the summer, but businesses still expect peak performance and productivity. Without providing the basic human right of comfort, that’s just asinine. Seeing how overhead fans cooled California dairy cows begged a massive question for our founder. “Can a fan be made to revolutionize comfort for people?” he uttered.
That’s when the HVLS Fan Company was born—with the first-ever patented high-volume, low-speed fan. But that name? BOR-ing. And customers knew it. We kept getting calls asking, “Are you the guys who make those big ass fans?” Hell yeah, we are. And Big Ass Fans was born, complete with our own cheeky donkey mascot, Fanny. Today, we don’t just move air, we transform experiences. Big Ass Fans deliver comfort where it counts. We build every product like lives depend on it. Because, turns out, they do.
Our success is a result of the Big Ass Fans team’s innovation. Are you seeking an opportunity to work with extraordinary people with an entrepreneurial spirit? Do you have something that sets you apart from the rest? With a bias for action, we want you to #livelifebigass and bring the next great BAF product to market. From our customers to our employees, we are passionate about what we can accomplish together. The successful candidate will bring passion, energy, and a “get it done” mentality to BAF and the industrial business and contribute in a meaningful way to realize the company’s full potential in the market.
Opportunity
The Big Ass family is growing! The Staff Accountant position, reporting to the Global Controller, is a key member of the Big Ass Fans accounting team and has responsibility for the month-end close/consolidation process while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX).
At Big Ass Fans, we’re on a mission to make the world safer, healthier, and more productive through better air. As a Staff Accountant, you’ll help support that mission by ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial information, enabling leaders across the organization to make informed decisions that drive growth and innovation.
We’re seeking a driven, detail-oriented professional who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and taking ownership of their work. If you’re eager to learn, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to make an impact on a growing global business, we’d love to meet you! At Big Ass Fans, you’ll have the opportunity to build your skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and grow alongside a team that’s committed to continuous improvement and having fun along the way.
What You'll Do
- Be a key member of the month-end close/consolidation process, including the recording of journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and calculating various balance sheet reserves.
- Perform all aspects of fixed asset accounting.
- Provide daily cash reporting and perform bank account reconciliations.
- Prepare and file state and local sales tax returns and processes sales tax exemptions.
- Initiate research to identify business or operational issues that affect the company's accounts and effectiveness, as well as recommend ways of improving existing systems and processes.
- Prepare monthly analyses on changes in accounts and communicate findings and recommendations to management.
- Support year-end efforts, including the annual physical inventory count.
- Lead in developing an environment that creates “best practices” processes and systems and challenge current practices in an effort to locate efficiencies.
- Coordinate cross-functionally with other departments to achieve business objectives.
- Perform and assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
What You'll Bring
- 1-3 years of accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent education and experience
- Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting tools preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and solid working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities and meeting critical deadlines
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
Think you have what it takes, but your background doesn’t perfectly align with this role? No sweat! If this position gets your fan spinning, we encourage you to apply and tell us how you’ll succeed with your unique skills in your application.
First 90 Days
Every Big Ass Fans employee is essential in working towards the company’s growth goals, and no goal is successful without a plan. When you kickstart your BAF journey with a strong 90-day plan, you’ll be set up for a great first day, week, month, quarter and beyond! Here’s a snapshot of the first 90 days as a BAF Staff Accountant:
Days 1-30:
- Complete your onboarding activities, including a 4-day FANdamentals training to learn about our brand and products.
- Participate in key accounting processes, including month-end close, BlackLine account reconciliations, sales/use tax compliance, standard cost updates, and fixed asset accounting.
- Build relationships across the organization through one-on-one meetings with Finance, Operations, AP, AR, and other key stakeholders.
- Gain exposure to internal controls and compliance by supporting SOX remediation efforts alongside the Global Controller.
- Present a summary of key learnings, observations, and development opportunities at the end of the first 30 days.
Days 31-60:
- Take a more active role in the month-end close process, including BlackLine account reconciliations, with guidance from the Controller as needed.
- Process sales tax exemption requests and partner with the Controller to prepare and file sales & use tax returns.
- Participate in standard cost updates and analyses while building ownership of related processes.
- Assume primary responsibility for the fixed asset accounting process, leveraging support and coaching as needed.
- Support SOX remediation initiatives and provide a summary of key learnings, accomplishments, and development opportunities at the end of the first 60 days.
Days 61-90+:
- Independently own assigned month-end close responsibilities, including BlackLine account reconciliations, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
- Manage the sales tax exemption request process and prepare sales & use tax returns for Controller review.
- Take ownership of standard cost updates and fixed asset accounting activities, seeking guidance only as needed.
- Support internal and external audit requests and assume ownership of assigned SOX remediation initiatives.
- Present a 90-day summary highlighting key accomplishments, process improvements, learnings, and goals for continued development.
The Interview Process:
- Our First Chat: You'll be speaking with a BAF Recruiter! Here, you'll discuss the opportunity more in-depth and talk through any questions you may have.
- Hiring Manager Interview: This will be a virtual interview with the Big Ass Fans Global Controller, and you'll go through all of the in-depth details of the position, day-to-day operations, and learn about the expectations of the role.
- On-site Interview: You'll be invited on-site for an in-person interview to meet with the Global Controller, and other members of the Accounting and Finance team.
- Final Step: As a final step, you may be asked to meet virtually with the CFO.
How do you live life Big Ass?
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Be a part of something BIG
You’re not just a member of the Big Ass Fans team; it’s BIGGER than us. We are a Madison Industries company, one of the world's leading publicly held industrial organizations. Madison Industries has fostered and built exceptional companies that are essential to our collective health and well-being. Come join our mission to make the world healthier, safer, and more productive to build something truly remarkable!
Why haven’t you applied yet?
Big Ass Fans is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Big Ass Fans maintains an environment where each individual is valued and respected. Individuals are expected to understand and comply with OSHA and ISO 9001 standards and procedures. Individuals are expected to apply safe work methods when performing the job requirements in hazardous and non-hazardous environments to avoid injury to self to co-workers or damage to property. Individuals are expected to report unsafe work conditions or equipment operation to supervisors immediately and observe all safety rules.
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