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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Skills Required
- 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
- CPA or CGMA designation
- Experience improving accounting processes and internal controls
- Experience working with integrated accounting and business systems
What We Do
Since 1955, Butler Machinery Company has been committed to offering the best in construction and agriculture equipment solutions and dealer support. We strive to keep our customers running with help from our 20 locations in North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Montana. We promise to provide the best in sales, rental, parts and service, from your initial purchase and years to follow. Our goal is to give you the peace of mind that comes from knowing that you have a dealer who is going to help you increase profitability by creating the best solution for your problem. With our rapid parts availability, the industry’s largest fleet of field service trucks, and our highly skilled service technicians, we know we have what it takes to keep you up and running. Providing the best in customer support has always been a top priority, and is what sets us apart from the competition. Our mission is to build long-term relationships, founded on trust, creating mutual growth and success. At Butler, we believe our team is our greatest asset. We believe in working together and treating each other with dignity and respect. We are customer driven. We strive to exceed our customers’ expectations, but never at the cost of our values. We believe that integrity is paramount. Our word is the cornerstone of our business and we will earn the trust of those we serve. We believe in accountability. We understand the impact of our decisions and accept responsibility for our words and our actions. We believe in excellence through innovation, life-long learning and professional development. We believe in uncompromised safety. We are collectively responsible for the safety of one another in all workplace situations.
