Company Overview: Wilks Tire & Battery Service, a family-owned and operated tire company with a proud legacy spanning over 74 years, is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and quality products across its multi-location operations. The company encompasses retail stores, commercial locations, and tire retreading facilities, serving diverse customer needs while maintaining a strong commitment to its employees and community.

Position Title: Finance Manager

Location: Albertville, AL (with support of site locations in AL, GA & TN)

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Summary: Responsible for overseeing all aspects of Finance, including corporate accounting, financials, budgeting, report development and filing. This position requires a proactive leader who can navigate the complexities of a multi-location, family-owned business while upholding its values and traditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• 1. Financial Reporting & Close
  • Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close
  • Produce consolidated financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
  • Ensure store-level vs. company-wide reporting is accurate and comparable
  • Analyze variances (budget vs. actual, YoY trends)
  • Prepare reports for ownership, lenders, and CPAs
  1. Accounting Operations Oversight
  • Interact with personnel on AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger
  • Ensure consistent accounting practices across all locations
  • Maintain internal controls to prevent errors, shrinkage, or fraud
  • Manage reconciliations (bank, credit cards, floor plans, inventory, prepaid expenses)
  1. Inventory & Cost Control (Big One for Tire Businesses)
  • Oversee inventory valuation and costing (FIFO/LIFO/weighted avg.)
  • Monitor shrinkage, obsolescence, and slow-moving inventory
  • Reconcile inventory systems vs. GL
  • Analyze margins by:
    • Tire brand
    • Store location
    • Service vs. retail
  • Support physical counts and cycle counts
  
  
  1. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis
  • Lead the annual budgeting process
  • Build rolling forecasts based on seasonality and promotions
  • Analyze KPIs such as:
    • Gross margin per tire
    • Labor cost as % of sales
    • Average ticket size
    • Store profitability
  • Provide decision support for pricing, promotions, and expansion
  1. Cash Flow & Banking
  • Manage cash flow forecasting
  • Oversee lines of credit, floor plan financing, and loan covenants
  • Optimize working capital (inventory turns, payables timing)
  • Coordinate with banks and financial institutions
  1. Tax & Compliance
  • Coordinate with external CPAs on:
    • Income taxes
    • Sales and use tax across multiple jurisdictions
  • Ensure compliance with:
    • State/local sales tax rules
  • Support audits, reviews, or lender examinations
  
  
  
  1. Systems & Process Improvement
  • Own or heavily influence:
    • POS systems
    • Accounting software
    • Inventory management tools
  • Improve reporting automation and data accuracy
  • Standardize procedures across all locations
  1. Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnering
  • Manage and develop the accounting/finance team
  • Partner with:
    • Operations leadership
    • Store managers
    • Ownership/CEO
  • Translate financial data into plain-English insights for non-finance leaders

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field; Accounting certifications (e.g., CPA) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Accounting / Finance.
• Strong understanding of employment laws and regulations, with experience in industrial or retail environments.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to build trust and drive engagement across diverse teams.
• Proficient at multitasking, problem-solving.
• Proficiency in accounting software and systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Office.