About the Role
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<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Finance Director<br /><strong>Location:</strong> Louisville, KY<br /><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $90,000 – $130,000+ (depending on experience; higher for the right candidate)</p>
<h3>Role Overview</h3>
<p>We are in search of a meticulous and strategic Finance Director with solid experience in <strong>cost-centric accounting</strong> to concentrate on internal expenses, enhance financial procedures, and boost profitability. This candidate will supervise cost accounting functions, drive financial strategy, and collaborate with various departments to deliver precise analysis that facilitates informed decision-making and process enhancements.</p>
<h3>Primary Duties</h3>
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<p>Lead financial strategy, budgeting, and forecast projects</p>
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<p>Supervise cost accounting processes, such as standard costs, manufacturing expenses, and discrepancies</p>
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<p>Manage month-end reporting, P&L statements, and financial statement assessments</p>
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<p>Offer detailed cost analysis to back management decisions and enhance profitability</p>
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<p>Create and implement financial protocols, policies, and methods</p>
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<p>Assist cross-functional teams in operations, procurement, and supply chain to ensure cost precision</p>
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<p>Detect and execute process enhancements in accounting and internal controls</p>
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<p>Supervise external audits and guarantee GAAP conformity</p>
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<p>Collaborate with top management to convey financial insights and opportunities</p>
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<h3>Qualifications</h3>
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<p>Graduate degree in Accounting or Finance (Preference for CPA certification)</p>
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<p>Minimum of 5 years of cost accounting experience, preferably in a production setting</p>
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<p>Solid grasp of GAAP and cost accounting fundamentals</p>
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<p>Competence in financial reporting and accounting software</p>
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<p>Strategic thinker with hands-on capability to scrutinize details and provide measurable outcomes</p>
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<p>Outstanding communication and cooperation skills at all organizational levels</p>
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<h3>Benefits of the Role</h3>
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<p>Competitive pay and extensive benefits package (inclusive of 401(k) with matching)</p>
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<p>Chance to make a difference in process enhancement and long-range financial strategy</p>
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<p>Collaborative, inclusive work atmosphere with exposure to cross-functional operations</p>
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<p>Promising career growth potential within a burgeoning organization</p>
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