Director of Accounting

Overview

Are you ready to lead financial operations for one of the region's most respected John Deere dealerships? We are looking for a strategic, hands-on accounting leader who thrives in a dynamic, multi-location environment. If you bring expertise, leadership, and a passion for continuous improvement, we want to connect with you!

American Implement is seeking an experienced leader to fill the Director of Accounting role which will be based at our Support Center in Garden City, Kansas
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• Own the monthly and quarterly close and consolidated financial statements, ensure accuracy under US GAAP and consistency across locations and departments.
• Lead accounting within the company including controller, AP, AR/collections, payroll, and settlements with clear goals, KPIs, coaching and succession planning.
• Manage operational accounting for dealerships, including inventory costing for whole goods and parts, work in process for service ROs, warranty and settlement accounting, freight and trucking allocations, and floorplan interest calculations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements by overseeing sales and use tax, property tax, dealer licensing, revenue recognition, fixed asset accounting. Design and monitor internal controls to maintain audit readiness and safeguard financial integrity.
• Coordinate banking and OEMs, prepare borrowing base certificates, covenant reporting, OEM submissions, and dealer financial reporting, ensuring accuracy of all submissions.
• Optimize the Dealer Management System (DMS/ERP), chart of account governance, aligning standard job pricing, and automation of AP workflows, reconciliations, and dashboards.
• Collaborate with Sales, Parts, Service, Transportation, HR/Payroll, and Location Managers to translate operational activity into reliable financial results and actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.
• Lead and develop a high-performing, service-oriented accounting team. Set clear standards for accuracy, responsiveness, and ethical conduct, foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership, including multi-entity or multi-location operations; dealership, distribution manufacturing, or capital equipment experience is a plus.
• Expert knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and audit practices.
• Hands-on experience with inventory/WIP accounting, cost accounting, and consolidations.
• Proven success leading teams through system upgrades and process redesign.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics modules, and Power BI.
• Strong communicator who can simplify complexity for non-finance leaders and influence cross-functional decisions.
• High integrity, ownership mindset, and bias for continuous improvement.

• Employer-paid Health Insurance for employee
• Optional Dependent Health
• Employer-paid Life + AD&D Insurance for employee
• Optional Voluntary Life + AD&D Insurance for employee & dependents
• Employer-paid Short-term Disability
• Optional MASA Medical Transport Solutions
• Optional AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Credit Union
• And more...

• Extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking. Must be able to regularly lift up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance. Position also requires driving a vehicle, extensive hours on a computer, hearing normal tones, speaking, and seeing.

American Implement reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains  aforementioned job requirements are subject to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.