Office Manager / Sr. Accountant

Blaine Brothers, Inc in Blaine, MN has an immediate need for an Office Manager / Sr. Accountant. This role will report to the Chief Financial Officer and work closely with the Management Team and Owners of the company. The Office Manager / Sr. Accountant will play the lead role in hands on management of the office staff supporting three privately held companies; directing the accounting functions of the company and ensuring that the goals of the accounting group are in line with the goals of the organization. Critical areas for this position are budgeting; cost accounting; accounts payable; accounts receivable; cash management; cash disbursement; bank reconciliation financial analysis and reporting, office management, month end close, and cash forecasting. This role is anticipated to be a successor for the Chief Financial Officer position.

The main office for this organization is in Blaine, MN with other locations in MN and ND. This is a non-union organization where the core business evolves around the repair of semi-trucks and trailers. Currently there are about 250 employees across three companies.

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop sound knowledge of the business both strategically and operationally
• Monitor the financial performance of the company.
• Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, payroll, inventory integrity, fixed asset records, cost accounting and general accounting
• Develop and implement budgeting process in addition to preparing monthly and annual operating budgets
• Develop and manage accounting and financial internal controls in accordance with the company’s procedures
• Develop and communicate financial metrics to management team in addition to providing financial data to coordinate financial planning with business operations.
• Interface with outside audit firm(s), banks, credit card companies, and collection agencies
• Provide leadership and support to the office team

Experience/ Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5-7 years of progressively responsible Accounting experience to include a senior accounting or financial management role
• CPA license a plus
• Experience managing a team and running an office
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A broad base of Accounting and Finance experience including Budgeting and Cash Forecasting
• Impeccable analytical and organizational skills
• Experience implementing a budgeting process a plus
• Proficient in spreadsheet design
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Ability to work closely with management team in a fast-paced environment
• Honesty and Integrity

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:

• Bachelor’s

Required experience:

• Sr. Accounting: 2 years
• Accounting: 5 years
• Office Management: 5 years

Required license or certification:

• CPA