Company Overview
Johnson Health Tech is a leading global fitness equipment manufacturer with brands like Matrix, Vision, and Horizon. They produce a wide range of cardio and strength equipment for both commercial and home use. Headquartered near Madison, WI, their North American office manages US operations, global marketing, product development, and some quality functions. They also have over 100 retail stores (Johnson Fitness & Wellness), a strength equipment factory near Milwaukee, and warehouses across the US.
Johnson Health Tech is seeking a Cost-Focused Financial Accountant in Cottage Grove, WI (with regular travel to Sturtevant, WI). This role supports cost accounting, partners with various teams for business insights, and analyzes operational activities for informed decisions. It’s an individual contributor position.
Responsibilities include tracking material, labor, and overhead costs, calculating absorption rates, validating inventory valuation in ERP, managing data flow, performing month-end/year-end closing (journal entries, reconciliations, accruals), supporting internal controls and IFRS/GAAP compliance, ensuring timely reporting, and assisting with audits and tax processes. The role also involves preparing and analyzing financial statements and KPIs, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and identifying financial trends for risk mitigation and performance improvement.
Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred), 2+ years of accounting experience, advanced Microsoft Office skills, and ideally SAP, Concur, and Adaptive Insights experience. Strong communication, planning, organizational, and Excel/ERP proficiency are essential. The role requires travel between the Cottage Grove and Sturtevant locations.