Finance Manager

Wilks Tire & Battery Service • Albertville, AL

9d

About The Position

Responsible for overseeing all aspects of Finance, including corporate accounting, financials, budgeting, report development and filing. This position requires a proactive leader who can navigate the complexities of a multi-location, family-owned business while upholding its values and traditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field; Accounting certifications (e.g., CPA) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Accounting / Finance.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations, with experience in industrial or retail environments.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to build trust and drive engagement across diverse teams.
• Proficient at multitasking, problem-solving.
• Proficiency in accounting software and systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Office.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Close
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close
• Produce consolidated financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Ensure store-level vs. company-wide reporting is accurate and comparable
• Analyze variances (budget vs. actual, YoY trends)
• Prepare reports for ownership, lenders, and CPAs
• Accounting Operations Oversight
• Interact with personnel on AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger
• Ensure consistent accounting practices across all locations
• Maintain internal controls to prevent errors, shrinkage, or fraud
• Manage reconciliations (bank, credit cards, floor plans, inventory, prepaid expenses)
• Inventory & Cost Control (Big One for Tire Businesses)
• Oversee inventory valuation and costing (FIFO/LIFO/weighted avg.)
• Monitor shrinkage, obsolescence, and slow-moving inventory
• Reconcile inventory systems vs. GL
• Analyze margins by:
• Tire brand
• Store location
• Service vs. retail
• Support physical counts and cycle counts
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis
• Lead the annual budgeting process
• Build rolling forecasts based on seasonality and promotions
• Analyze KPIs such as:
• Gross margin per tire
• Labor cost as % of sales
• Average ticket size
• Store profitability
• Provide decision support for pricing, promotions, and expansion
• Cash Flow & Banking
• Manage cash flow forecasting
• Oversee lines of credit, floor plan financing, and loan covenants
• Optimize working capital (inventory turns, payables timing)
• Coordinate with banks and financial institutions
• Tax & Compliance
• Coordinate with external CPAs on:
• Income taxes
• Sales and use tax across multiple jurisdictions
• Ensure compliance with:
• State/local sales tax rules
• Support audits, reviews, or lender examinations
• Systems & Process Improvement
• Own or heavily influence:
• POS systems
• Accounting software
• Inventory management tools
• Improve reporting automation and data accuracy
• Standardize procedures across all locations
• Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnering
• Manage and develop the accounting/finance team
• Partner with:
• Operations leadership
• Store managers
• Ownership/CEO
• Translate financial data into plain-English insights for non-finance leaders

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager