Director of Finance & Accounting

Translation Back Office; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

tbo is seeking a strategic Finance & Accounting leader to guide the transition to an internally managed department while preserving accuracy and strong controls. You will build scalable finance systems and develop staff to enable growth across an 18-person organization.

Ideal candidate has 7+ years in accounting, deep GAAP knowledge, advanced QuickBooks Online experience, and a track record of improving processes and financial reporting for leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Leadership experience managing accounting teams.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
• Advanced QuickBooks Online experience.
• Experience leading month-end close.
• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Experience improving accounting processes.
• Comfortable working in a fast-growing entrepreneurial company.
• Experience managing remote teams is preferred.
• Experience overseeing, partnering closely with, or managing a Human Resources generalist function is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Finance & Accounting function while providing executive oversight and accountability for Human Resources.
• Coach, mentor, and develop three direct reports: Accounts Receivable Billing Coordinator, Accounts Payable Billing Coordinator, and HR Generalist.
• Build a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Establish department KPIs and performance expectations.
• Create scalable finance systems that support company growth.
• Month-end close, financial statement preparation, general ledger accuracy, bank reconciliations, AP/AR, internal controls, QuickBooks Online administration, accounting calendar, recurring workflows.
• Cash flow forecasting, department budget reporting, financial analysis, profitability reporting, revenue and expense analysis, EOS Scorecard metrics, KPI reporting, executive financial reporting.
• Lead, coach, and develop the HR Generalist; establish priorities, service standards, KPIs, and HR compliance; partner on workforce planning, compensation, recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and payroll coordination.
• Document SOPs, eliminate manual processes, implement automation, leverage AI, improve reporting accuracy, build scalable workflows.
• Serve as primary contact with CPA, payroll provider, and external accounting firm during transition.

Skills

Leadership experience

GAAP & internal controls

QuickBooks Online

Month-end close

Excel & financial analysis

Process improvement

Remote team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

We're looking for a leader who enjoys building systems, improving processes, developing people, and creating a finance department capable of supporting our client's next stage of growth.

One of your first major responsibilities will be leading the successful transition to an internally managed Finance & Accounting department while maintaining financial accuracy, strong internal controls, and business continuity.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating structure, improving efficiency, solving problems, and helping leadership make smarter business decisions through meaningful financial information.

Core Responsibilities

Department Leadership

• Lead and develop the Finance & Accounting function while providing executive oversight and accountability for Human Resources.
• Coach, mentor, and develop three direct reports: Accounts Receivable Billing Coordinator, Accounts Payable Billing Coordinator, and HR Generalist.
• Build a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Establish department KPIs and performance expectations.
• Create scalable finance systems that support company growth.

Accounting Operations

• Month-end close
• Financial statement preparation
• General ledger accuracy
• Bank reconciliations
• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Internal controls
• QuickBooks Online administration
• Accounting calendar
• Recurring accounting workflows

Financial Management

• Cash flow forecasting
• Department budget reporting
• Financial analysis
• Profitability reporting
• Revenue and expense analysis
• EOS Scorecard financial metrics
• KPI reporting
• Executive financial reporting

Human Resources Leadership & Oversight

• Lead, coach, and develop the HR Generalist.
• Establish clear priorities, service standards, KPIs, and accountability for the HR function.
• Ensure HR policies, processes, documentation, and compliance practices are consistently maintained.
• Partner with the HR Generalist and leadership on workforce planning, headcount, compensation planning, and organizational needs.
• Ensure recruiting, onboarding, performance management administration, employee relations support, and offboarding processes are operating effectively.
• Provide guidance, prioritization, and escalation support to the HR Generalist while keeping the HR structure lean and appropriate for an 18-person organization.
• Partner with leadership to ensure people-related decisions consider both organizational needs and financial impact.
• Ensure payroll, benefits, compensation, and employee data are properly coordinated between HR and Finance.
• Support the HR Generalist with complex or sensitive HR matters while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
• Build a strong partnership between Finance, HR, and department leaders that supports accountability, employee experience, and company growth.

Process Improvement & Automation

• Documenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Eliminating manual processes
• Implementing automation where appropriate
• Leveraging AI to improve efficiency
• Improving reporting accuracy
• Building scalable workflows

External Relationships

Serve as the primary point of contact with:

• CPA
• Payroll provider
• External accounting firm (during transition)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Leadership experience managing accounting teams.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
• Advanced QuickBooks Online experience.
• Experience leading month-end close.
• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Experience improving accounting processes.
• Comfortable working in a fast-growing entrepreneurial company.
• Experience managing remote teams is preferred.
• Experience overseeing, partnering closely with, or managing a Human Resources generalist function is strongly preferred.

Detalles

Founded in 2005, tbo is a global organization that provides translation, talent, training, teams and testing services to a full range of clients in over 40 countries worldwide, from startups to enterprise-level companies.

tbo aims to facilitate global communication by bridging the gap between peoples and cultures, providing simple solutions to complex problems, and outstanding service in 100+ languages.

tbo. fosters a culture of continuous improvement, creativity, sustainability and community, with a longstanding commitment to providing high-touch human service.

tbo. It is ranked as one of the fifteen fastest organically growing localization companies in the world and operates 24/7, 363 days a year on a "follow the sun" format via offices in Cordoba, Ho Chi Minh City, Kyiv and Lima.

Certified under five separate international quality norms.

Join our growing staff and boost your career in a global organization!

At tbo. we believe that fostering an inclusive culture and a diverse environment makes us stronger. We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a space where everyone can thrive and grow. We are committed to ensuring our hiring processes are fair, transparent, and in compliance with all legal and policy requirements, promoting a workplace free from discrimination.