Head of Finance & HR

NorthPoint Search Group•Norcross, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on Head of Finance & HR to own accounting and financial operations as well as local HR processes for a North American organization operating within a global corporate structure. This position partners closely with executive leadership and the international parent company to deliver accurate financial reporting, maintain rigorous internal controls, provide forward-looking analysis, and support effective people-management practices. This is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented, analytical leader with experience in capital equipment, industrial machinery, packaging, manufacturing, or a similar environment who enjoys combining strategic leadership with hands-on execution.

Requirements

Accomplished finance and accounting leader with 7+ years of progressive experience
Senior-level accounting leadership expertise
Hands-on knowledge of HR processes
Detail-oriented, analytical leader
Experience in capital equipment, industrial machinery, packaging, manufacturing, or a similar environment

Responsibilities

Own general ledger activity, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-, quarter-, and year-end close processes.
Prepare, review, and present P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements to North American and international leadership.
Ensure financial reporting deadlines are consistently met with accuracy and precision.
Manage payment processes and liquidity across company bank accounts while coordinating excess liquidity with the international parent organization.
Develop and maintain cash flow forecasting tools that provide leadership with visibility into working capital and financial requirements.
Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll accounting.
Partner with operations and service teams to analyze cost of goods sold, spare parts inventory, and machine installation project costs.
Develop and maintain standard costing models, variance analysis, and inventory valuation practices.
Oversee inventory cycle counts and lead the annual physical inventory process.
Provide financial oversight of capital expenditure projects and support ROI analysis for equipment investments.
Maintain an effective system of internal accounting and financial reporting controls.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, corporate accounting policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Coordinate internal and external audits and work directly with auditors throughout the year-end audit cycle.
Partner with external tax providers on federal, state, and local tax filings, including applicable sales and payroll taxes.
Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and capitalization policies.
Lead annual budgeting in partnership with executive leadership and department heads.
Develop rolling forecasts and scenario-planning tools to provide current financial visibility.
Partner with Sales and Operations to develop financial models supporting pricing, market expansion, and capital allocation decisions.
Develop and manage consolidated reporting packages for North American and international leadership.
Improve closing packages, reporting templates, and schedules to ensure internal deadlines are consistently achieved.
Provide ad hoc financial analysis supporting strategic business initiatives.
Manage and mentor the accounting team while establishing clear performance expectations and fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
Lead and optimize ERP usage across finance and accounting functions.
Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
Develop scalable accounting procedures, close checklists, and internal control frameworks.
Collaborate with international finance and accounting counterparts to align policies, reporting, and intercompany accounting.
Serve as a trusted local HR partner to executive leadership.
Support recruiting, onboarding, payroll, talent development, succession planning, salary reviews, and employee relations matters.
Collaborate with the local management team and international HR leadership on employee surveys, talent management, and organizational culture initiatives.