Finance Manager
About The Position
The Finance Manager supports financial planning, general accounting, month-end close activities, and the Controller with audit and tax requirements and deliverables. The role calls for a motivated, organized self-starter who can adapt to shifting priorities, work independently in a fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines. Responsibilities include preparing and analyzing financial statements and reconciliations; supporting audits and tax filings; preparing location budgets and financial analyses; and handling cash flow, banking, intercompany billing, fuel, payroll, and related accounting activities. The Finance Manager also evaluates and recommends improvements to accounting processes and general ledger reporting, and may take on other projects as assigned. The position works in a standard office environment, with some travel to other locations as needed. It involves prolonged computer and desk work, frequent communication, and occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds. Overtime may be required to meet business needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.
- At least 6 to 8 years of experience with increasing responsibilities in Finance.
- Proficiency in Excel, including advanced formulas, and Power BI.
- Proficient knowledge of a Customer Management System and advanced skills in PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Office 365, and Word.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong leadership skills, including the ability to hire, coach, counsel, train, and mentor employees in Transportation and Logistics departments.
- Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects and competing work demands.
- Strong planning, organizational, and project management skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, remain self-motivated in a high-volume work environment, and adapt to shifting priorities.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and resolve issues efficiently and in a timely manner.
- Positive interpersonal skills and ability to work across departments and organizational levels.
- Must be willing to work overtime as needed to meet business needs.
- Ability to lift up to 10 pounds on occasion.
- Ability to perform prolonged desk and computer work and frequently communicate by phone and in person.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Microsoft Great Plains, TMW, McLeod, or TMT.
- Knowledge of payroll taxes.
- Experience with Concur and McLeod.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and analyze profit and loss statements and balance sheets against prior months and budget.
- Prepare, approve, and submit balance sheet reconciliations.
- Prepare journal entries with supporting documentation and update the monthly checklist.
- Prepare and analyze accrual and prepaid entries.
- Prepare monthly inventory reconciliations.
- Prepare intercompany reconciliations.
- Provide audit teams with required documents and supporting materials.
- Review and develop walkthrough process documentation.
- Coordinate with departments such as HR, IT, and Operations to provide requested audit documentation.
- Prepare location budgets and analyze sales, profit and loss by channel, gross margins, and variances against actuals.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly sales tax filings with supporting documentation.
- Support and prepare documentation requested by the accounting or tax firm for income tax.
- Address state and federal filings and tax notices across multiple jurisdictions.
- Perform cash flow analysis and banking responsibilities.
- Handle medical intercompany billing and postings.
- Perform fuel postings and reconciliations, including bulk fuel tank postings and reconciliations.
- Handle IFTA, HUT, and NYST matters.
- Maintain the registrations amortization schedule.
- Perform payroll postings and reconciliations.
- Evaluate and recommend improvements to accounting processes and general ledger reporting, and document and maintain accounting procedures.
- Complete other projects and duties assigned by management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
