Finance Director - Lead, Improve Ops & GAAP

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 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