Director of Accounting & Financial Reporting

Arkansas Talent Group is searching for a Director of Accounting & Financial Reporting to join our client's dynamic organization. This pivotal role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and oversees a team of 20+ professionals across various financial functions. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, strong leadership skills, and deep expertise in financial management to drive our organization's financial health and growth. This is a Hybrid Flexible role (1-2 days WFH).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and optimize the daily operations of the Finance Department, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with all relevant regulations and standards
• Oversee the production of comprehensive financial reports, including monthly and quarterly statements, for all organizational entities
• Spearhead financial planning and analysis initiatives, providing crucial insights to support strategic decision-making
• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and implement financial strategies aligned with organizational goals
• Manage the annual budgeting process, working closely with various departments to ensure accurate forecasting and resource allocation
• Direct treasury operations, including cash management and investment strategies
• Ensure robust internal controls and risk management practices are in place and continuously improved
• Lead the coordination of external audits and tax filings, ensuring timely and accurate completion
• Mentor and develop finance team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
• Drive the implementation and optimization of financial systems and technologies to enhance departmental efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree Accounting, CPA or CMA required
• Previous public accounting experience highly desired
• 8-10+ years of progressive experience in financial management roles within large, complex organizations (must have multi-entity consolidations)
• Demonstrated expertise in GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing and developing high-performing teams
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic approach to financial management
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and data analysis tools
• Outstanding communication skills, able to effectively present complex financial information to diverse audiences
• Experience in healthcare finance is a significant advantage

For more information, please apply directly or send a copy of your resume for review to Chris Chunn at chris.chunn@arkansastalentgroup.com or Stephanie Shine at stephanie.shine@arkansastalentgroup.com

Arkansas Talent Group is an Executive Permanent Placement Recruitment Firm, all considerations will be held confidential.