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Ace Retail Group (ARG) is a division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates several well-known Ace brands, including Westlake Ace, Great Lakes Ace, Buikema’s Ace, Outer Banks Ace, Dennis Company, and Breed & Company. As one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States, ARG operates more than 250 neighborhood stores nationwide and maintains its headquarters in Overland Park, Kansas.

With roots dating back over a century, ARG’s success is driven by its people. What truly sets us apart in the industry is our commitment to hiring and developing individuals who are passionate about personal and professional growth and who want to be part of a company built on strong, enduring Core Values: Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility and Teamwork

• →Experience within a multi-location retail or consumer-facing business
• →Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, or organizational transformation
• →Track record of strengthening financial controls and scaling processes in a growing organization

• Own the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting across a multi-entity retail organization
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including consolidation and financial statement preparation in accordance with GAAP
• Ensure consistency and rigor in general ledger management and account reconciliation processes

• Establish and maintain a strong internal control environment and financial governance structure
• Own audit readiness and lead internal and external audit processes, including issue resolution and remediation
• Develop, implement, and enforce accounting policies, standards, and compliance requirements across the organization

• Build, lead, and scale a high-performing accounting organization aligned to business needs
• Establish clear accountability, performance expectations, and operational discipline within the team
• Drive talent development, succession planning, and capability building across the function

• Serve as a key finance partner to senior leadership, providing financial insights to support strategic decision-making and business performance
• Partner closely with FP&A, Finance, and operational leaders to evaluate financial results, risks, and opportunities
• Support executive-level initiatives related to growth, integration, and organizational alignment

• Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes, systems, and workflows to enhance efficiency, scalability, and accuracy
• Lead efforts to standardize processes across a multi-location, multi-entity structure
• Leverage automation and system capabilities to strengthen financial operations

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When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store. However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven't, but we'd like you to. Because together we help our customers take care of their homes. Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America's best kept secrets.

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The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual’s education, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

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