Assistant CFO

Bane Machinery, Inc.•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Bane Machinery, Inc. is seeking a proactive, hands-on Assistant Chief Financial Officer to support financial and administrative functions across the company’s four Texas locations. This newly created position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and will initially focus on credit management, human resources administration, accounts receivable leadership, and lien administration, while also gaining exposure to general accounting, banking, insurance, and systems oversight as needs arise. The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented leader who takes ownership, works independently, and balances employee needs with the company’s financial interests. The position offers potential advancement to CFO within one to two years as the company grows and the current CFO retires. Bane Machinery describes itself as a growing company with a small-company, family-oriented culture that values teamwork, accountability, and initiative. The role is suited to an experienced professional who enjoys leadership, organization, problem-solving, and hands-on responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
Strong working knowledge of HR administration and HR compliance.
Demonstrated experience in credit, collections, and accounts receivable.
Broad accounting and financial experience, with business acumen to potentially advance to a CFO role within one to two years.
Previous experience supervising or leading Accounts Receivable personnel.
Strong collections experience and willingness to make collection calls and pursue outstanding balances.
Working knowledge of Texas private and public lien processes, including notices, filings, releases, and deadlines.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multi-location environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and accounting software systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently, take ownership, and operate without extensive supervision.
Ability to lead and coach collaboratively while addressing difficult issues directly.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred but not required.
Experience in equipment, construction, industrial, manufacturing, or related industries.
Experience working in a multi-location organization.
Experience working directly with senior management on financial or operational matters.
Prior Controller or CFO experience.

Responsibilities

Lead onboarding, including new-hire documentation, paperwork, and employee record maintenance.
Oversee day-to-day HR administration and support management and branch operations.
Assist with payroll processing and related administrative functions.
Manage employee benefits administration, including annual health insurance renewals and open enrollment.
Coordinate benefits and enrollment matters with insurance brokers and employees.
Maintain accurate and confidential personnel and benefits records and ensure HR practices and documentation comply with applicable requirements.
Serve as a resource to managers and employees on HR-related administrative matters.
Manage credit and collections activities across all four company locations.
Conduct collection calls and follow up on outstanding customer balances professionally and consistently.
Monitor accounts receivable aging reports and proactively address delinquent accounts.
Evaluate customer creditworthiness and recommend credit limits and payment terms.
Resolve payment disputes and work with customers to facilitate timely payment.
Set priorities and follow through to ensure outstanding balances are actively managed.
Supervise and support an Accounts Receivable staff member.
Oversee daily AR operations, including accurate and current customer account records, timely payment application, reconciliations, and account maintenance.
Evaluate and improve AR processes, procedures, and internal controls.
Manage preliminary notices, lien filings, lien releases, and related documentation.
Ensure compliance with applicable lien deadlines and requirements, and maintain records that protect the company’s lien rights.
Coordinate lien-related matters with internal teams, customers, and other representatives.
Handle other responsibilities in general accounting, banking, insurance, and systems oversight as needed.