Finance Manager - hybrid role

The Keystone Distinction Group; Bardstown (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group in Louisville, KY, seeks a Finance Manager to lead accounting and finance operations, ensuring accurate monthly closes, reporting, compliance, and FP&A support. Hybrid role with remote work 2 days per week; report to Group Finance Director.

The role collaborates across operations, engineering and leadership, oversees CAPEX tracking, cash flow forecasting, and regulatory filings, and drives process improvements with ERP systems (D365) and Power BI.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of accounting/finance experience.
• CPA preferred; MBA a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process with accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Oversee Blackline reconciliations and system uploads.
• Produce monthly statements and narrative analysis for leadership.
• Own the 13-week cash flow forecast and liquidity analysis.
• Support rolling forecasts and budget updates.
• Ensure tax and regulatory reporting compliance.
• Partner with engineering and operations on CAPEX and project budgets.
• Drive process improvements and automation in financial systems.
• Lead and develop accounting staff and collaborate with leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA preferred

MBA a plus

Tools

D365

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Finance Manager -US - Hybrid role that allows working remote 2 days a week

Location: Louisville, KY

Reports To: Group Finance Director

Position Overview

The Manager of Accounting & Finance is responsible for overseeing the company’s accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and core financial processes and will report to the Group Finance Director who sits overseas in Europe. Their U.S. headquarters quite recently was established in Louisville, KY and they are in an expansion mode.

This role plays a critical leadership function in driving accurate and timely month-end close, managing cash flow forecasting, supporting strategic financial planning, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

The position partners cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and executive leadership to provide financial visibility into project performance, capital expenditures, and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting:

• Lead and manage the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Oversee Blackline reconciliations and system uploads
• Produce monthly financial statements and reporting packages with narrative analysis
• Present financial results to leadership and participate in monthly review meetings

Forecasting, Cash Flow & FP&A:

• Own the 13-week cash flow forecast and ongoing liquidity analysis
• Support monthly rolling forecasts and budget updates
• Analyze variances between actuals, forecast, and budget
• Provide actionable financial insights and recommendations

Compliance, Tax & Regulatory Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements
• Oversee preparation and filing of returns and reports
• Manage relationships with external advisors and auditors

Project & Capital Accounting:

• Partner with engineering and operations to track CAPEX and project budgets
• Monitor project costs and timelines
• Manage asset capitalization processes

Process Improvement & Systems:

• Identify and implement process improvements
• Drive automation and efficiency in financial systems

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Provide oversight and guidance to accounting staff
• Serve as a key finance partner to operations and leadership

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA preferred
• MBA a plus
• 8–12+ years of experience in accounting/finance

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• ERP and financial systems experience with tools such as D365
• Advanced Excel skills, power BI a plus

Core Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with tax credits and incentives
• Project or capital accounting experience
• Multi-entity or international exposure