JOB SUMMARY:
Bennington is the market leading pontoon boat manufacturer and a wholly owned subsidiary of Polaris Industries, a Fortune 500 company. We pride ourselves on delivering a boating experience that’s second to none through our emphasis on innovation, design, product quality, and relentless focus on customer satisfaction. Our team members live that passion every day and have fueled our growth across 6 buildings in Elkhart, IN.
The Finance Accounting Manager specializing in CPQ (Configure‑Price‑Quote) and ERP systems is responsible for ensuring that the company’s financial processes, data flows, and system configurations support accurate reporting, efficient operations, and scalable growth. This role sits within the Finance organization and acts as the internal owner of integration between business and financial systems. The manager partners closely with Sales, Operations, IT, Supply Chain, and Leadership to optimize and analyze end‑to‑end quote‑to‑cash and procure‑to‑pay processes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :
· Serve as the Finance lead for CPQ and ERP systems, ensuring configurations, workflows, and data structures align with accounting policies and business requirements
· Ensure system controls support complinance with GAAP, internal audit standards and corporate policies
· Identify and resolve any discrepancies between CPQ, ERP, and CRM systems
· Be a key part of the team working with financial master data governance (product hierarchy, pricing rules, cost structures)
· Partner with IT on system enhancements, upgrades, testing, and change management
· Develop dashboards and reports on pricing and margin performance
· Provide actionable insights to leadership on margin improvement and pricing opportunities
· Partner with project teams on system enhancements, upgrades, testing, and change management
Preferred QualificationsSKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA is highly preferred
- 3-7+years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including system ownership or heavy system interaction
- Hands-on experience with CPQ platforms (e.g.,Infor CPQ) and ERP systems
- Strong understanding of GAAP, revenue recognition, and cost accounting
- Demonstrated ability to translate financial requirements into system design and process workflows
- Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills
- Demonstrated experience with Process Improvement & Change Management
- Ability to work autonomously
- Demonstrated leadership ability to set goals, delegate and achieve those goals
- Excellent written & verbal communication within team and cross-functionally
- Highly organized and effective in managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA or CMA certification
- 3-7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including system ownership or heavy system interaction
- Hands-on experience with CPQ platforms, such as Infor CPQ, and ERP systems
- Strong understanding of GAAP, revenue recognition, and cost accounting
- Ability to translate financial requirements into system design and process workflows
- Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills
- Experience with process improvement and change management
- Ability to work autonomously
- Leadership ability to set goals, delegate, and achieve goals
- Excellent written and verbal communication within teams and cross-functionally
- Strong organization and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
What We Do
Bennington Marine is a leading manufacturer of luxury performance pontoon and tri-toon boats headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana. Founded in 1997, the company focuses on delivering premium comfort, innovation, and high-quality craftsmanship. Now a part of Polaris Inc., Bennington specializes in versatile vessels designed for cruising, entertaining, fishing, and watersports, consistently setting industry standards for luxury and performance on the water.
