Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Accounting Manager to lead our accounting team and support the organization's financial operations. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, overseeing the month-end and year-end close processes, and developing a high-performing accounting team.

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong accounting expertise, leadership experience, and a passion for continuous improvement. As part of our long-term succession planning efforts, this role serves as a key position within our accounting leadership pipeline and offers potential future advancement opportunities, including progression to a Controller-level role.

As a family-owned company, Butler Machinery is committed to investing in our people and providing industry-leading benefits. In addition to competitive compensation, this position offers:

• A generous pension plan with 10% guaranteed company contributions plus up to 5% discretionary contributions annually once eligibility requirements are met—without requiring employee contributions.
• Eligibility for the Bonus Incentive Plan .

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team of accountants. 
• Manage daily accounting operations, including general ledger activities, account reconciliations, fixed assets, sales and use tax, and personal property tax. 
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting. 
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. 
• Monitor changes in accounting standards, tax regulations, and reporting requirements and assess organizational impact. 
• Partner with leaders across the organization to improve financial and operational processes. 
• Utilize accounting and business systems to drive efficiency and support evolving business needs. 
• Provide financial analysis and guidance to management to support informed business decisions. 
• Coordinate audit and tax preparation activities and serve as a key contact for external auditors. 
• Support ongoing department and organizational initiatives as needed.
• Works within and promotes vision, mission and values of BMC.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Supervisory Duties:

• Organizes, communicates and delegates responsibilities and priorities to subordinates.
• Encourages and monitors career development providing technical training, coaching and expertise as needed.
• Ensures compliance of employees to performance standards through coaching, counseling and conducting performance reviews as needed, but no less than annually.
• Provides regular and timely feedback that recognizes employee performance, motivates employees and promotes self-development.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience leading or mentoring accounting professionals.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA or CGMA designation.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is preferred.
• Experience improving accounting processes and internal controls.
• Experience working with integrated accounting and business systems.

Skills for Success:

• Ability to lead, coach, and develop others.
• Strong business partnering mindset and collaborative approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable translating financial information for non-financial audiences.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and accuracy.

As a family business for three generations, we currently employ over 900 associates in 20 locations throughout North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, and Nebraska. We are looking for self-motivated, forward-thinking individuals to join us in our continued success. If you desire to grow a career with our team, here are some things we offer in our full benefits package: 

• 10% Annual Retirement Employer Contribution, with Additional 5% Discretionary Employer Contribution
• Health Insurance – 3 plan options
• Health Savings Account – Employer contribution up to $1,300/year 
• Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
• Dental Insurance – 2 plan options 
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability Coverage – 60% of base pay/salary
• Long-Term Disability Coverage 
• Maternity / Paternity Benefits
• Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(K) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – including Health Coaching 
• SmartDollar – employer paid financial planning program 
• Legal Shield/ID Shield products 
• Voluntary Benefit options - Cancer Insurance/Accident/Hospitalization

EOE / Vet / Disability 

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