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Robert Half VP/Director of Finance in Louisville, Kentucky
Description We are looking for an accomplished finance leader to guide accounting and financial strategy for a regional operation in Louisville, Kentucky. This role works closely with senior leadership to strengthen financial performance, support operational decision-making, and maintain a high standard of compliance and reporting accuracy. The ideal candidate brings deep experience across budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and team leadership within a complex business environment.
Responsibilities:
• Direct regional finance and accounting activities to align financial performance with business goals and operational priorities.
• Collaborate with executive stakeholders to shape financial plans, evaluate results, and support long-term growth strategies.
• Lead the preparation of budgets, forecasts, profit plans, and cash flow projections while monitoring spending and resource allocation.
• Manage core accounting processes, including general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and period-end close procedures.
• Oversee financial analysis, modeling, and reporting to identify trends, highlight risks, and recommend actions that improve margins.
• Supervise key transactional and administrative functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, order support, and sales administration.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure adherence to accounting standards, revenue recognition requirements, and audit expectations.
• Coordinate annual audit activities and serve as a primary finance contact for external auditors and compliance-related reviews.
• Enhance financial systems, reporting tools, and operational processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and business insight. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting leadership, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience managing finance and accounting teams in a multi-functional business setting.
• Demonstrated background overseeing month-end close, annual budget development, and cash flow forecasting.
• Experience supporting billing, order support, sales administration, or similar operational finance functions.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, audit readiness, and compliance within a corporate environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to interpret complex financial data for business leaders.
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