VP of Accounting bei K&M Tire

Description

Job Summary: The VP of Accounting works under the direction of the CFO. The Vice President of Accounting will help provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Accounting Department within K&M Tire. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient, effective, and well-structured processes across Accounts Payable, National Account Billing, Accounts Receivable, and Credit & Collections. Reporting directly to the CFO, the VP of Accounting will build and maintain a strong financial infrastructure to support business growth, safeguard company assets, and drive operational excellence.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Create and maintain an engaged accounting team that makes decisions that support our values and are fiscally responsible and drive continuous improvement in all that we do. 
2. Partner with the President, CFO and executive leadership team to develop long-term strategies for financial operations, risk management, and process improvements.
3. Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, automation, and scalability of accounting processes.
4. Work with Director of Accounting to ensure proper procedures are in place to secure timely and accurate payments, compliance with company policies, and effective cash flow management.
5. Review and monitor established credit policies, assess credit risk, and ensure effective collection strategies that balance business growth with financial prudence.
6. Review and enforce policies, procedures, and internal controls that ensure compliance with GAAP, company standards, and all applicable regulations.
7. Monitor department performance using key metrics (e.g., AR discrepancies & errors, aging reports, AP turnover, collection efficiency) and drive accountability across all teams.
8. Analyze processes and suggest improvements to optimize systems and technology which will enhance accuracy, visibility, and efficiency in accounting functions.
9. Develop and maintain accounting operating procedures (SOP’s) in K&M’s standard format.
10. Recruit, develop, and mentor a high-performing team of accounting leaders and professionals across AP, AR, NAB, and C&C.
11. Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.
12. Provide training and development opportunities to strengthen the department’s capabilities and ensure readiness for future growth.
13. Support President and CFO in analyzing, reporting, planning, forecasting, auditing, implementing and managing financial-related activities for the company and its subsidiaries as needed.
14. Provide direction to the accounting team; guide and coach managers and directors on how to meet goals & objectives.
15. Responsible for managing and resolving conflict in the work environment by using the company values as a guide. 
16. Ensure all tax filings are completed timely and accurately.
17. Assist select non-K&M related LLC’s with financial support and oversight as needed.
18. Must support company goals and work closely with K&M Management and ELT.
19. Anything else needed to help obtain the goals of K&M Tire.

Requirements

Job Requirements:

1. Must live and uphold our K&M Values.
2. Advanced knowledge of how to train, motivate and develop others.
3. Strong organizational, attention to detail, planning, research and leadership skills.
4. Extensive knowledge of accounting principles, concepts and practices including GAAP 
5. Must think strategically and have demonstrated track record of developing accounting strategies that meet business needs.
6. Identify and address potential financial risks for the company. 
7. Advanced analytical skills that result in strong decision making. 
8. Be honest, ethical, friendly, positive and professional in dealings with others.
9. Must be highly relational, people oriented and able to build strong relationships.
10. Present a professional and humble image of yourself and the company. 
11. Work independently and efficiently in a multi-tasking, professional environment.
12. Ability to complete complex and challenging assignments in a timely manner.
13. Must possess strong written and oral communication skills. 
14. Ability to effectively develop, analyze, execute goals & objectives.
15. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including advanced knowledge of Excel.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in related field such as finance, business administration or accounting with MBA preferred 

10+ years of relevant experience