Finance & Treasury Manager

Douglas Dynamics, LLC; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Profit sharing

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Douglas Dynamics, LLC in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Finance & Treasury Manager to lead accounting, treasury, and HR financial support. You will partner with senior leaders to positively impact profitability and cash management.

The role requires strong GAAP knowledge, experience with manufacturing accounting, and the ability to build complex financial models. A hybrid work setup and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in finance or accounting roles.
• Public accounting experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead treasury operations and partner with executive leadership to optimize cash flow and liquidity.
• Oversee debt administration, covenant compliance, and treasury reporting.
• Manage corporate accounting activities including intercompany eliminations and close processes.
• Support SOX compliance and financial reporting for the organization.
• Collaborate with HR to monitor healthcare and workers’ compensation costs.
• Provide financial analysis and cross-functional support for consolidated results.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial modeling

Manufacturing accounting

Attention to detail

Communication to non-finance

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Deadline-driven

MS Office proficiency

Travel readiness

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook/Teams usage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Vena

Epicor

Job description

Douglas Dynamics is North America’s premier manufacturer and upfitter of work truck attachments and equipment. Our belief is that our employees and culture are just as important to the company as serving our customers. We place a high value on building a team and working environment where individuals can succeed professionally and personally. As a team member at Douglas Dynamics, you can expect to make a difference through your work, to have a direct impact on the achievement of a very meaningful mission to serve our customers, to advance your career, and to have room for fun and fulfillment in your daily life.

We would love to have you join our team, where we offer top notch benefits, multiple avenues for advancement and a great working environment.

HOW WE DO IT:

Grow, Improve, and Engage is our focus as an organization to ensure we succeed by executing the right things. These are our Core Values and are How We Win in the marketplace. The Winning Behaviors are what each Douglas Dynamics employee does to support the success of our company. They are the expectations of all of us to help ensure we focus on winning as an organization the right way! Our Winning Behaviors are:

Be Customer & Results Driven

Anticipate the Possibilities

Communicate Responsibly

Develop Self & Others

Get Better Every Day

We are seeking a Finance & Treasury Manager.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:

You will be responsible for leading, building and supporting a wide range of finance initiatives including but not limited to corporate accounting, treasury management and human resources financial support that aim to positively impact on the profitability of Douglas Dynamics. You work independently as a valued business partner and finance leader, leading teams through several key projects that align with the long-range objectives of the organization.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• A fulfilling career with the ability to contribute to an industry leader
• A comprehensive suite of benefits
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Profit sharing for all full-time employees

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

Lead treasury operations by partnering with executive leadership to optimize cash flow, liquidity, and working capital while maintaining strong banking relationships and financial risk management.

Manage cash forecasting, debt administration, covenant compliance, payment processes, and treasury reporting to support the Company's financial health and strategic objectives.

Serve as the primary liaison between business units and banking partners for merchant services, corporate credit card programs, and other banking-related activities.

Partner with external advisors and financial institutions to support hedging strategies and mitigate financial risk.

Drive excellence in corporate accounting by overseeing key accounting activities, including intercompany eliminations, transfer pricing adjustments, audit support, SOX compliance, and financial close processes.

Collaborate with divisional finance and accounting teams to resolve accounting matters, strengthen financial reporting accuracy, and improve documentation consistency across the organization.

Provide financial analysis and cross-functional support to ensure the integrity of consolidated financial results and compliance with internal controls.

Partner with Human Resources to monitor healthcare and workers' compensation costs, evaluate trends, and provide financial insights that support effective plan administration and cost management.

Support the successful integration of acquired businesses by coordinating treasury, financial reporting, consolidation, and SOX compliance activities to ensure a seamless transition into the organization.

Lead strategic finance projects, including the continued development and optimization of the Company's financial consolidation systems and reporting capabilities.

Develop and enhance financial reporting, dashboards, and analytical tools that improve visibility, support data-driven decision making, and drive business performance.

Influence and lead cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives, despite having no direct reports.

Model behaviors consistent with Company values, policies, and procedures.

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

WHAT THIS ROLE NEEDS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

5+ years of experience

Prior public accounting experience a plus

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

Strong technical knowledge of GAAP

Ability to demonstrate knowledge of financial concepts and communicate them to both finance and non-finance team members

Detailed knowledge of manufacturing accounting

Deep passion for attention to detail

Experience building complex financial models and analyses

Superior experience with Microsoft Office. Vena and Epicor experience a plus.

Ability to work both independently and as a team

Excellent interpersonal skills with strong problem-solving capabilities.

Proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritize as needed

High level of proficiency working with Microsoft Suite including but not limited to: Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams . Experience with virtual meeting technology.

Willingness to travel (10-15%)

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

The employee will frequently sit, stand, walk, reach and grasp. The employee must have the ability to perform required duties in the office, on the factory floor, and may be required to lift up to 25 lbs.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

This is a hybrid role. The majority of the work week will be spent in Milwaukee, WI. Occasional time on the factory floor throughout the year. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

DISCLAIMER:

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship. Douglas Dynamics and its affiliates retain the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.