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Company Description
Mile Marker Industries has been in business for over forty years, providing off-road motorists with high-quality, highly durable hydraulic and electric winches, mounting systems, locking hubs, snatch blocks, shackles, tow and rigging ropes, recovery kits, vehicle accessories, and more.
Our products are available in retail shops across the U.S., and we have dealers throughout the world.
When you need high-quality, highly reliable, well-tested products for your ATV or 4×4, you can count on Mile Marker and our team of professionals. We are an ISO 9001:2015 certified organization.
Mission Statement
The Mile Marker Mission: Mile Marker empowers a winning team that anticipates and fulfills the needs of our Military and Commercial consumers by creating innovative solutions with superior value.
Benefits
Mile Marker offers a competitive salary, bonus eligibility, and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health and wellness, emotional well-being, and savings for current and future goals.
Summary
Performs a range of accounting and financial duties to support the financial functions of the company. Reports to the CEO.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manages all accounting functions, including but not limited to accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and purchasing.
• Establishes, modifies, and coordinates the implementation of accounting systems, policies, and procedures.
• Prepares, analyzes, and reconciles all financial statements and related reports, including but not limited to balance sheets, income statements, cash-flow reports, budgets, and variance analysis.
• Prepares ROI analyses for all business expenses.
• Provides specialized analyses in support of all business functions.
• Provides analysis and evaluation of business strategies.
• Supervises monthly balancing of books and monthly account reviews; prepares, analyzes, and reconciles monthly financial statements.
• Manages all budget process activities; forecasts all company operational and financial aspects.
• Provide management with timely reviews of the organization's financial status and progress.
• Trains, supervises, motivates, and develops accounting and finance managers; manages schedules and workflow.
• Provides day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates; actively works to promote and recognize performance.
• Keeps up to date on the team's overall activities, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions.
• Assists with special projects as required.
• Own month-end/year-end close, including supporting schedules, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Manage payroll processing, partnering with benefits and compensation functions
• Support audit and tax preparation, collaborating with an external CPA firm
• Prepare and present financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statements) and variance analysis
• Lead financial review with the leadership at Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews; provide financial planning and analysis, including Investor and board meeting preparations
• Support annual budget and forecast preparation
• Own and maintain Chart of Accounts
• Articulate the technical and financial implications of the associated processes and identify and resolve problems independently, including streamlining existing SOPs
• Own Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable/invoicing – manage the A/P, A/R, and reconciliation resources, ensuring all vendor payments are accurate and timely
• Assist with contract administration for all vendors and partners, ensuring all mutual obligations are met in accordance with the contract
• Prepare and maintain annual filings, registrations, and compliance calendar
• Assess internal controls, including risk assessments and accounting policies and procedures
• Be a key player in process improvements, documentation, and projects
QUALIFICATIONS:
• MAcc, MBA, and or CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance and accounting lead roles
• Previous experience in Manufacturing and/or Distribution
• Working knowledge of forecasting and financial reports.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret economic conditions and anticipate the impact on the organization.
• Basic competence in duties and tasks of supervised employees.
• Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and scientific methods.
• Ability to work with all levels of management.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Proven leadership and business acumen skills
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and motivate subordinates.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Proficient in accounting software such as NetSuite or QuickBooks, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems like SAP or Oracle, and financial reporting tools like Tableau or Power BI.
COMPETENCIES:
• Problem-Solving--Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Oral Communication--Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; thought leader from a financial point of view.
• Teamwork--Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Leadership--Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Planning/Organizing--Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism--Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.