Corporate Accounting Manager

BLAIN; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

401(k) with match

Paid holidays & birthday off

Job summary

Blain’s Farm & Fleet in Janesville, WI is seeking a Corporate Accounting Manager to oversee the general ledger, close processes, and internal controls. You will mentor a small team and partner with operations to deliver accurate financial reporting.

This role leads monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, supports audits, budgets, and forecasting, and drives system enhancements to automate controls. A Bachelor's in accounting and 5+ years of experience with leadership are required; CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• 5 or more years of experience in accounting.
• 3 - 5 years of leadership experience.
• CPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, journal entry review, account balance reconciliations, and the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Support the organization’s financial management and/or control processes.
• Contribute to the development of annual budgets and forecasts; partnering with stakeholders to accurately forecast resources to deliver performance targets.
• Communicate and collaborate with key business leaders and play an active role in the monthly actuals vs. budget review meetings to ensure financial information is accurate and timely.
• Co-lead external audits, maintain compliance with accounting standards.
• Analyze financial data to provide insights into business performance and recommend areas of improvement.
• Ensuring the accuracy and consistency of data for inventory, fixed assets, and the general ledger.
• Supporting the preparation and timely delivery of financial reports.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and lead process improvement efforts to increase accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency of month end close.
• Serve as an agent of change for system improvements and technology automation. Support implementation of new projects, software, and tools to gain efficiencies, standardize processes, and automate controls.
• Mentor and lead accounting team members, providing guidance, task prioritization, and supporting the team.

Skills

Financial leadership

Month-end close

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting & forecasting

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Company & Benefits Information

At Blain’s Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career & enjoy a positive balance.

As a family-owned retailer we take pride in offering a competitive benefit package designed to support you & your life. It is one of the reasons we have been named a Forbes Best Employer for seven consecutive years!

• Associates hired into a full-time role will become eligible for the following benefits effective their 91st day of full-time employment: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Ancillary Benefits, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Etc.
• All major Holidays & Birthday off
• Advanced Leadership Training Programs: build the skills to grow your career
• Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more!
• Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace
• 401(K) with company match

Compensation

• Base pay starting between $92,300-$115,400 per year

The pay listed for this position may vary based on experience. Please note, compensation decisions are contingent on the facts and conditions for each job opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

Please note salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Blain’s Farm & Fleet position description for accurate pay range information.

Job Duties

The Corporate Accounting Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the general ledger and accounting team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, efficient transaction processing, and adherence to internal controls. This role leads the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting, providing insights to support company decision-making. The Corporate Accounting Manager also develops and maintains accounting policies, supports audits, budgeting, and forecasting, and collaborates with other departments to optimize financial practices. This role requires a strong attention to detail, leadership skills to mentor a small team, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a dynamic environment.

Essential (Primary) Functions:

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, journal entry review, account balance reconciliations, and the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules
• Support the organization’s financial management and/or control processes
• Contribute to the development of annual budgets and forecasts; partnering with stakeholders to accurately forecast resources to deliver performance targets
• Communicate and collaborate with key business leaders and play an active role in the monthly actuals vs. budget review meetings to ensure financial information is accurate and timely
• Co-lead external audits, maintain compliance with accounting standards
• Analyze financial data to provide insights into business performance and recommend areas of improvement
• Ensuring the accuracy and consistency of data for inventory, fixed assets, and the general ledger
• Supporting the preparation and timely delivery of financial reports
• Identify process improvement opportunities and lead process improvement efforts to increase accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency of month end close
• Serve as an agent of change for system improvements and technology automation. Support implementation of new projects, software, and tools to gain efficiencies, standardize processes, and automate controls.
• Mentor and lead accounting team members, providing guidance, task prioritization, and supporting the team

Associated Functions:

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required
• 5 or more years of experience in accounting
• 3 - 5 years of leadership experience
• CPA certification preferred

EEO Statement

Blain Supply, Inc and Blain’s Farm and Fleet (collectively “Blain’s”) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize the importance of diversity and creating an inclusive culture in order to leverage the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. Blain’s does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any applicable legally protected status. Our goal is to continue to be recognized as an employer of choice and we have received Forbes Best Mid-Sized company to work for an unprecedented 7 years in a row.