Finance Manager

Description The Finance Manager is a strategic finance leader responsible for oversight and direction across all core accounting and financial functions, including general accounting, tax, payroll, fleet financial management, inventory procurement, and financial planning & analysis (FP&A). Reporting to the Director of Finance, this leader builds scalable financial infrastructure, strengthens internal controls, and develops talent within the department. This role operates as a thought partner to the Director of Finance and senior leadership, translating financial data into forward-looking insights, enabling disciplined growth, and ensuring that processes and controls scale with the business. About Plunkett’s Plunkett’s is a solid, family‑owned business established in 1915 – celebrating over 100 years of continued growth! Our service area covers 24 states, with headquarters in Fridley, Minnesota. Our 800+ employees receive competitive wages and rewards, fantastic benefits, a company‑sponsored retirement program, continuous training, and career development. If you are a high‑performing, creative content‑generating machine and love diving into the story that the data can tell us, this position could be for you! Our Core Four Values Leave No Doubt You Care – Put people first and solve problems with empathy. Own It – Be accountable, follow through, and take pride in your work. Grow to Control Our Destiny – Seek opportunities to grow your route and re‑sell our value every time. Shape our Legacy – Improve what you touch and help carry forward our 100+ years of service excellence. Key Responsibilities Strategic Financial Leadership Partner with the Director of Finance to shape financial strategy aligned to growth and margin goals. Design and implement scalable processes, systems, and internal controls to support multi‑state expansion and acquisitions. Provide forward‑looking insights (scenario modeling, risk assessments, sensitivity analyses) to inform decisions. Drive continuous improvement across the accounting, payroll, inventory/procurement, and FP&A functions. Team Leadership & Organizational Development Provide leadership, direction, and accountability to the AP, Fleet, Accounting and broader finance team. Set clear performance expectations, coach leaders, and build bench strength within the function. Foster a culture of ownership, accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Accounting Oversight & Governance Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial statements and management reporting. Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close, account reconciliations, and GL governance. Maintain and enhance internal controls (GAAP compliance, segregation of duties, approval workflows, audit readiness). Oversee cash management activities and support working capital optimization (AR/AP cadence, DSO/DPO). Tax & Compliance Oversight Provide strategic oversight of all local taxes including sales & use tax as well as other indirect tax compliance in a multi‑state environment. Direct and review coordination with external income tax providers. Monitor regulatory developments and ensure financial processes reflect changing requirements. Payroll & Workforce Cost Governance Oversee complex, commissioned based, multi‑state payroll processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and appropriate controls. Develop reporting that tracks key payroll variables (headcount, overtime, commissions, benefits, PTO, turnover) to explain drivers of workforce cost changes. Fleet & Asset Financial Strategy Provide financial oversight of fleet asset management, including acquisition/disposition, lease vs. buy analysis, depreciation policy, utilization, and cost optimization. Build analytics for total cost of ownership and partner with Operations to reduce unit costs. Inventory & Procurement Financial Leadership Build and lead the organization’s first data‑driven inventory and procurement function, with a multi‑year roadmap for systems, processes, and reporting. Implement and govern the inventory system to ensure accurate cost tracking, valuation (e.g., standard/weighted average), forecasting, and internal controls. Develop analytics and reporting to support demand planning, purchasing decisions, margin improvement, and cash flow optimization. Partner closely with the Warehouse & Commercial Sales Manager to align inventory levels, purchasing strategies, and supply planning with operational demand. Oversee vendor rebate programs, provide data‑driven insights for negotiations, and maximize supplier value. Lead cost comparison and sourcing analyses; collaborate with the Director of Finance on modeling and supplier performance data to strengthen negotiation leverage and long‑term vendor relationships. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Lead the forecasting framework (annual budget, reforecasts, rolling outlooks) with the Director of Finance. Build dashboards and KPIs that elevate visibility into trends, margins, unit economics, and cost drivers at company, region, and branch levels. Provide executive‑ready analyses that translate data into actionable recommendations. Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience in a mid‑sized or growth‑oriented organization ($100M+ preferred). Demonstrated success building scalable financial processes and strengthening internal controls. Experience overseeing multi‑functional finance operations (accounting, payroll, tax coordination, FP&A, inventory/procurement). Strong understanding of GAAP and internal control frameworks. Executive presence with the ability to influence cross‑functional leaders and communicate clearly to non‑finance audiences. Advanced Excel/Sheets; proficiency with ERP/accounting systems and reporting/BI tools. Preferred CPA; CMA or MBA a plus. Experience in a field services or multi‑location environment (e.g., pest control, home services, logistics, distribution). People leadership experience (leading teams and/or leaders); experience leading managers preferred but not required. Exposure to fleet accounting, inventory valuation methods, and procurement analytics. Familiarity with ERP- Sage Multi‑state payroll experience with Paylocity and sales/use tax environments. #J-18808-Ljbffr