Accounting Director

Position Overview

The Good Earth Tools family of companies is growing and is looking to add an experienced Director of Accounting to guide its financial systems and significantly contribute to running a profitable, dynamic company. This seasoned strategist will have day-to-day and ongoing management responsibilities.  This position is full time and based in our Festus, Missouri office.

Main Objectives of this Position

• Integral Member of the Management Team – being resourceful, energetic, and supportive to the business, employees, customers, and vendors. Will report to the COO/General Manager
• Company Leadership – a strategic contributor to implement and support the business strategy
• Financial Performance – help organize and lead excellent financial performance, grow EBITDA, net profits, and sales while helping to control and lower business costs and risks
  
• Agility and Productivity – Lead the development and use of best-practices and tools that ensure a well-controlled yet flexible organization with strong fiscal management
• Responsible for cash management, financial strategy, investments, insurance, budgeting, and financial reporting, and the day-to-day accounting, recording, reporting, and internal controls
  
• Cultural fit with integrity, honesty, and a hardworking work ethic with a customer first attitude
• Help prepare the management team and company for succession and future leaders
• Strong relationship with the family ownership, management team, employees, and vendors
• Advise on company and ownership tax, cash flow, estate planning, and other financial items
• Participate with the building, development, and organization of the Board of Advisors

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

• Work closely with the ownership and senior management team to report key financials
• Analyze internal operations and identify areas of potential improvement
• Perform risk management through the analysis of company liabilities and investments
• Monitor performance, establish corrective measures as needed, and prepare detailed reports
• Manage accounting department and oversee financial IT systems
• Accumatica ERP utilization, maximizing productivity and efficiencies from this new system
• Responsible person for all significant assets – inventory, buildings, equipment, heavy equipment lease fleet, and company autos, etc.
• Insurance expert – handling and improving insurance, including the Captive Insurance, etc.
• Transition and develop relationships, including insurance, banking and legal
  Have good working relation with BKD, Schloss and Associates, and other service providers

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting is required, an MBA and/or CPA is strongly preferred
• Significant Accounting experience with 10+ years’ experience in leadership positions
• Knowledge and experience with manufacturing, sourcing, rental and heavy equipment are necessary
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer oriented skills are required for this position, including excellent presentation skills

Work Environment

This job operates in a clerical, office setting.  There is routine use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to, computers, phones, photocopiers, filing systems and fax machines.

Physical Demands

This is a largely sedentary position, however, will require some moving about the office as well as lifting and filing.   This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. This position may require walking primarily on a level surface for periods of time as well as reaching above shoulder heights or below the waist or lifting up to 25 pounds as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday.

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Marketing Specialist

Position Overview

Are you ready to join a cutting edge, market leading, manufacturing and engineering company that has been growing since it was founded in 1964?  Are you a dynamic and results-driven Marketing Specialist looking for an exciting opportunity with an innovative, growing company? The Marketing Specialist will play a crucial role in supporting the success of our key business units by assisting with multi-channel marketing initiatives from conception to execution. This role will report directly to the Marketing Manager and collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to achieve strategic objectives.

Primary Position Responsibilities

• Tradeshow and Events Management: Coordinate tradeshow and events across all business units from registration to on-site set-up and attendee communications.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Assist in developing in-depth knowledge of assigned business units, including products, target markets, competitive landscape, and industry trends.
• Marketing Strategies: Support the development and execution of comprehensive product marketing strategies to drive demand, generate leads, and achieve sales targets.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, including Product Development, Sales, and Customer Service, to help define product positioning, messaging, and go-to-market plans.
• Marketing Collateral: Assist in creating compelling marketing collateral, including product presentations, sales materials, case studies, and website content, to effectively communicate the value proposition of our products.
• Information Management: Ensure all marketing channels and sales collateral feature the most up-to-date information and accurately represent current brand guidelines.
• Campaign Execution: Help plan and execute product launches, promotions, and campaigns to drive awareness and adoption of new products and features.
• Performance Analysis: Monitor and analyze key performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of marketing programs and initiatives and assist in making data-driven recommendations for optimization.
• Industry Awareness: Stay abreast of industry trends, market developments, and emerging technologies to identify new opportunities and challenges for our business.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business Administration, or related field strongly preferred
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in marketing is required
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Proven ability to assist in developing and executing successful marketing strategies that
• drive business results.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, draw insights, and assist in making data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and persuasively to a variety of audiences.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across functions and levels of the organization.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Expert in Microsoft Office Suite and marketing automation tools.
• Must have the ability to work around large construction and railway equipment and machinery.

Physical Demands

This position will spend the majority of time in an office environment and will require some moving about the office as well as lifting and carrying.  This would require the ability to lift boxes containing marketing materials and move them around the office. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. This position may require walking primarily on a level surface for periods of time as well as reaching above shoulder heights or below the waist or lifting up to 25 pounds as required to store materials throughout the workday.  There will be time in field, both visiting product in action as well as attending trade shows throughout the Country.

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