Director of Finance

Arkansas Talent Group • Little Rock, AR

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Arkansas Talent Group is partnering with an organization to hire a Director of Finance who will work closely with the CFO and lead the accounting and finance function. This hands-on leadership role oversees the team's daily activities and owns financial reporting, close processes, budgeting support, and internal controls. It combines people leadership with direct involvement in financial analysis and operational improvements. The successful candidate will develop employees, improve workflows, and provide leadership with clear, useful financial information.

The role has a weekly hybrid schedule and offers high impact and visibility, the opportunity to lead and develop an accounting and finance team, broad involvement in financial operations, planning, and process improvement, and a mission-focused accounting role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• At least five years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Previous experience supervising employees and supporting team development.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and the ability to research and apply appropriate accounting treatment.
• Hands-on experience with financial statement preparation and month-end and year-end close.
• Understanding of budgeting, financial analysis, internal controls, and audit support.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Comfort working with financial systems and understanding how technology supports accounting processes.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to explain financial information to individuals outside the accounting function.
• Collaborative leadership style and willingness to remain involved in the details.

Nice To Haves

• CPA.

Responsibilities

• Guide the accounting and finance team's workload, establish priorities, and ensure reporting and operational deadlines are met.
• Manage month-end and year-end close, ensuring financial activity is recorded accurately and supporting documentation is complete.
• Prepare financial statements, leadership reporting packages, and analyses to support business decisions.
• Partner with the CFO on annual budget development and monitor actual performance against established plans.
• Analyze spending patterns, explain budget variances, and bring financial trends or concerns to leadership's attention.
• Oversee billing processes and review activity regularly to identify discrepancies and improve reporting accuracy.
• Provide oversight of payroll-related financial activity, benefits, and retirement-plan administration, including periodic accuracy reviews.
• Maintain accounting policies and internal controls that support GAAP compliance and consistent financial practices.
• Coordinate financial statement and retirement-plan audit preparation, including schedules, documentation, and responses to auditor requests.
• Work with department leaders and external service providers to address financial questions and resolve operational issues.
• Evaluate accounting workflows, document procedures, and recommend changes that improve efficiency and accountability.
• Hire, train, and mentor team members, encouraging collaboration and continued professional development.
• Support the CFO and executive leadership with financial research, special projects, and other organizational priorities.

What This Job Offers

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