Senior Finance Controller & Strategy Lead

Dentons; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Dentons Bingham Greenebaum LLP seeks a senior finance leader to oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across the firm based in Indianapolis or Louisville.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred), 8+ years of progressive experience, leadership, strong GAAP knowledge, internal controls, and Excel proficiency; offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, and financial management
• Experience preparing financial statements, budgeting processes, and regulatory compliance
• At least 2 years of leadership experience managing a team
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance
• Proficiency with financial systems and Excel
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and drive results
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to collaborate across all levels
• High integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures for compliance.
• Manage cash flow and financial planning to support strategic goals.
• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with senior management to develop and execute financial strategies.
• Lead and mentor the finance team with guidance and regular meetings.
• Coordinate with external auditors and ensure timely audits.
• Monitor and manage profitability and cost control.
• Ensure accurate processing of payroll, accounts payable, and benefits (401k).

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Cash flow management

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Integrity & judgment

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Dentons Bingham Greenebaum LLP seeks a senior finance leader to oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across the firm based in Indianapolis or Louisville.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred), 8+ years of progressive experience, leadership, strong GAAP knowledge, internal controls, and Excel proficiency; offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.