Director of Finance

Arkansas Talent Group; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Talent Group is partnering with an organization to hire a Director of Finance who will work closely with the CFO to lead the accounting and finance function. This hands-on leadership role will oversee daily activities, take ownership of financial reporting, close processes, budgeting support, and internal controls.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong accounting foundation, supervisory experience, and the ability to connect day-to-day financial activity with broader organizational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred.
• At least five years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Experience supervising employees and developing a team.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and ability to apply accounting treatment.
• Hands-on experience with financial statements and close processes.
• Budgeting, analysis, internal controls, and audit support.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting software.
• Ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting and finance team, setting priorities and deadlines.
• Manage month-end and year-end close with accurate reporting.
• Prepare financial statements and leadership reports; provide analysis.
• Partner with CFO on annual budgeting and monitor performance vs plans.
• Analyze spending and variances and highlight financial trends to leadership.
• Oversee payroll-related financial activity, benefits, and retirement plan administration.
• Maintain internal controls and GAAP-compliant accounting policies.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Supervisory experience

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Audit support

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Arkansas Talent Group is exclusively partnering with an organization to help them hire a Director of Finance to work closely with the CFO and lead the accounting and finance function. This hands‑on leadership position will oversee the team's daily activities while taking ownership of financial reporting, close processes, budgeting support, and internal controls. The role offers an opportunity to balance people leadership with meaningful involvement in financial analysis and operational improvements.

The ideal candidate brings a strong accounting foundation, previous supervisory experience, and the ability to connect day‑to‑day financial activity with the organization's broader priorities. This person should enjoy developing employees, improving workflows, and providing leadership with clear, useful financial information.

• High impact/visibility role
• Opportunity to lead and develop an accounting and finance team.
• Broad involvement in financial operations, planning, and process improvement.
• Mission focused accounting role

Job Duties:

• Guide the accounting and finance team's workload, establish priorities, and ensure reporting and operational deadlines are met.
• Manage month-end and year-end close, ensuring financial activity is recorded accurately and supporting documentation is complete.
• Prepare financial statements, leadership reporting packages, and additional analyses to support business decisions.
• Partner with the CFO on annual budget development and monitor actual performance against established plans.
• Analyze spending patterns, explain budget variances, and bring financial trends or concerns to leadership's attention.
• Oversee billing processes and review activity regularly to identify discrepancies and improve reporting accuracy.
• Provide oversight of payroll-related financial activity, benefits, and retirement‑plan administration, including periodic accuracy reviews.
• Maintain accounting policies and internal controls that support GAAP compliance and consistent financial practices.
• Coordinate financial statement and retirement‑plan audit preparation, including schedules, documentation, and responses to auditor requests.
• Work with department leaders and external service providers to address financial questions and resolve operational issues.
• Evaluate accounting workflows, document procedures, and recommend changes that improve efficiency and accountability.
• Hire, train, and mentor team members, encouraging collaboration and continued professional development.
• Support the CFO and executive leadership with financial research, special projects, and other organizational priorities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA preferred
• At least five years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Previous experience supervising employees and supporting team development.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and the ability to research and apply appropriate accounting treatment.
• Hands‑on experience with financial statement preparation and month-end and year-end close.
• Understanding of budgeting, financial analysis, internal controls, and audit support.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Comfort working with financial systems and understanding how technology supports accounting processes.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to explain financial information to individuals outside the accounting function.
• Collaborative leadership style with a willingness to remain involved in the details.