Assistant CFO

Join a Growing Industry Leader

Bane Machinery, Inc. is a growing equipment and machinery company with four locations across Texas. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a proactive, results-oriented hands on professional with broad experience in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Credit & Collections, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable Fixed Asset Accounting, and P&C Risk Management, to fill the position of Assistant Chief Financial Officer.

This newly created position will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and will help oversee all the above areas across four locations.

For the right candidate with broad accounting, financial and business experience, there is an opportunity to be considered for the CFO position within one to two years as the company continues to grow and the current CFO retires.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, get in the detail leader who takes ownership, works independently, and is comfortable balancing employee needs with the financial interests of the company. This person will initially take over all credit management duties, including overseeing lien notice process, and take on a good deal of HR related activities, while also be exposed to all others areas of responsibilities as they arise.

Key Initial Responsibilities

Human Resources Management

Lead onboarding activities, including new-hire documentation, paperwork, and employee record maintenance.

Oversee day-to-day HR administration and provide support to management and branch operations.

Assist with payroll processing and related administrative functions.

Manage employee benefits administration, including annual health insurance renewals and open enrollment.

Coordinate with insurance brokers and employees regarding benefits and enrollment.

Maintain accurate and confidential personnel and benefits records.

Ensure HR practices and documentation remain compliant with applicable requirements.

Serve as a resource to managers and employees on HR-related administrative matters.

Credit & Collections

Manage credit and collections activities across all four company locations.

Conduct collection calls and follow up consistently on outstanding customer balances.

Handle difficult collection situations firmly, professionally, and respectfully while maintaining productive customer relationships.

Monitor accounts receivable aging reports and proactively address delinquent accounts.

Evaluate customer creditworthiness and recommend appropriate credit limits and payment terms.

Resolve payment disputes and work directly with customers to facilitate timely payment.

Establish priorities and follow through to ensure outstanding balances are actively managed.

Accounts Receivable Leadership

Supervise and support an Accounts Receivable staff member.

Oversee daily AR operations and ensure customer account records are accurate and current.

Ensure timely payment application, account reconciliations, and account maintenance.

Continuously evaluate and improve AR processes, procedures, and internal controls.

Lien Administration

Manage preliminary notices, lien filings, lien releases, and related documentation.

Ensure compliance with applicable lien deadlines and requirements.

Maintain accurate and complete records to protect the company's lien rights.

Coordinate with internal teams, customers, and other representatives regarding lien-related matters.

Understand the existing Texas private and public lien requirements, and deadlines.

Other

Other responsibilities in general accounting, banking, insurance, and systems oversight as will become necessary.

Why Bane Machinery?

At Bane Machinery, we're proud to be a growing company with multiple Texas locations while maintaining a small-company, family-oriented culture. We value teamwork, accountability, initiative, and employees who are willing to step up and make a difference.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional who enjoys leadership, organization, problem-solving, and hands-on responsibility. The successful candidate will play an important role in strengthening our HR, credit, collections, and AR functions while contributing to the continued growth of the company.

For an individual with the right combination of HR, accounting, finance, risk management, credit, collections, and leadership experience, this role can provide a meaningful path toward broader financial leadership and potential advancement to the CFO position in one to two years.

Join Bane Machinery and become part of a team where your contributions matter, your voice is heard, and your success helps drive our future growth.

Requirements

• Required
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA preferred but not necessary.
• Strong working knowledge of HR administration and HR compliance.
• Demonstrated experience in Credit, Collections, and Accounts Receivable.
• Broad accounting and financial experience with the business acumen necessary to potentially advance into a CFO role in the next 1-2 years.
• Previous experience supervising or leading Accounts Receivable personnel.
• Strong collections experience and a willingness to make collection calls and pursue outstanding balances.
• Working knowledge of Texas private and public lien processes, including notices, filings, releases, and deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multi-location environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and accounting software systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Preferred
• Experience in the equipment, construction, industrial, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Experience working in a multi-location organization.
• Experience working directly with senior management on financial or operational matters. Prior Controller or CFO experience a plus.

What We're Looking For

• The successful candidate will be: Firm, professional, and persistent when managing collections and protecting company assets.
• A strong leader and coach who can provide direction while working collaboratively with employees and management.
• Highly organized and capable of managing competing priorities.
• Hands-on, dependable, accountable, and results-driven.
• Process-oriented, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership without requiring extensive supervision.
• A strong communicator who can build positive relationships while addressing difficult issues directly.