Finance & Accounting Director: Build Systems for Growth

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

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.