Accounting Business Partner Leader

R.J. Corman Careers • Nicholasville, KY

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Business Partner Leader is accountable for the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting, financial close activities, and compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and company policies. This role develops a high-performing team that serves as both a financial steward and strategic business partner, delivering meaningful insights, driving continuous improvement, strengthening financial processes and controls, and supporting informed decision-making across the organization. Success is measured by the quality of financial reporting, effectiveness of business partnership, operational improvements, and the team's ability to support company objectives and profitable growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is strongly preferred; Finance or a closely related business discipline will be considered.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience required; 10+ years preferred for Director-level consideration.
• Prior leadership experience managing and developing accounting professionals required.
• Experience interpreting and applying U.S. GAAP and preparing financial statements is required.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines are essential.
• Organization, problem-solving, and analytical skills will also allow a candidate to be successful in this position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience partnering with operational leaders and providing financial analysis to support business decision-making preferred.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Accounting Business Partners responsible for the financial and managerial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, and strategic business support for their assigned entities.
• Owner of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for total company, ensuring accurate financial statements, timely reporting, and compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Review and approve accounting workpapers and manual journal entries while driving continuous improvement in month-end close processes, controls, and procedures.
• Serve as the primary leader and coach for the Accounting Business Partner function, establishing expectations that extend beyond transactional accounting to proactive financial partnership and operational support.
• Partner with business & finance leaders to provide financial insights, performance analysis, and strategic guidance that support profitability, growth, capital allocation, and operational decision-making.
• Review and challenge financial results, forecasts, budgets, and key performance indicators, identifying risks, opportunities, trends, and drivers of business performance.
• Promote a segment Controller mindset across the team, fostering ownership of financial results, accountability for balance sheet integrity, and a deep understanding of operational activities and business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to financial reporting, business processes, internal controls, systems, and management reporting to enhance efficiency and decision-making.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with Operations, Commercial, Procurement, and Executive Leadership, serving as a trusted advisor and ensuring alignment between financial objectives and business strategies.
• Research complex accounting matters and emerging U.S. GAAP requirements, providing recommendations and supporting the implementation of new accounting standards, policies, and disclosures.
• Oversee external financial statement audits by maintaining audit-ready documentation, coordinating audit deliverables, responding to auditor inquiries, and ensuring the timely completion of audit requirements.
• Assists FP&A, Tax, Legal, and Risk Management with information requests, as needed.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
• Safe and drug free workplace
• Pre-employment criminal background checks
• Substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director