Retail Finance Manager

Company & Benefits Information

At Blain’s Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career & enjoy a positive balance.

As a family-owned retailer we take pride in offering a competitive benefit package designed to support you & your life. It is one of the reasons we have been named a Forbes Best Employer for seven consecutive years
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• Associates hired into a full-time role will become eligible for the following benefits effective their 91st day of full-time employment:
  Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Ancillary Benefits, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Etc.
• All major Holidays & Birthday off
• Advanced Leadership Training Programs: build the skills to grow your career
• Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more!
• Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace
• 401(K) with company match

• Base pay between $100,000 - $130,000/yr

* The pay listed for this position may vary based on experience. Please note, compensation decisions are contingent on the facts and conditions for each job opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

Please note salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Blain’s Farm & Fleet position description for accurate pay range information.

The Retail Finance Manager’s responsibilities will include leading a team managing inventory, sales tax, and cash & bank processes, assisting with month-end close procedures, reviewing account reconciliations, and leading process improvements. If you excel in a collaborative environment and are dedicated to meeting deadlines and producing precise information, this position presents an ideal opportunity for you.

• Manage a team responsible for accounting over inventory, sales tax, and cash & bank, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee and manage monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing processes for designated accounts and departments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Leading the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for assigned functional departments.
• Proactively collaborate with department leaders to review financial results, exploring variances against budget or forecast.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and support financial, operational, and strategic goals.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, accounting standards, and relevant regulations.
• Provide support for internal and external audits through documentation and detailed explanations for assigned areas.
• Analyze discrepancies and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
• Identify and implement enhancements in accounting processes, policies, and systems.
• Participate in continuing education and training as appropriate.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience
• Proven experience in financial management, preferably in a retail environment.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls
• Retail experience (multi-unit/multi-state) preferred

Blain Supply, Inc and Blain’s Farm and Fleet (collectively “Blain’s”) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize the importance of diversity and creating an inclusive culture in order to leverage the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. Blain’s does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any applicable legally protected status.

Our goal is to continue to be recognized as an employer of choice and we have received Forbes Best Mid-Sized company to work for an unprecedented 7 years in a row.