Director of Accounting and Finance

• Are you ready to bring your extensive accounting and finance experience to a growing organization?
• Do you enjoy being a strategic and hands‑on finance and accounting leader?
• Are you interested in partnering with business executives to optimize accounting and financial insights?

Cornerstone Equipment has become the #1 choice for compact construction, agricultural, and outdoor power equipment. They are one of the fastest growing equipment solution providers in the tristate and they pride themselves on being a team of blue‑collar professionals who are extraordinarily positive, humble, and consistent in pursuing the American dream. Whether they are selling a new forklift, servicing a fleet of commercial mowers, selling a used cab tractor, or renting a track loader, their mission is to provide first‑class customer experiences in everything they do.

Cornerstone Equipment started in 2009 as a family‑owned business and has grown to three facilities in Dry Ridge, KY, Franklin Furnace, OH and Frankfort, KY. They are the leading New Holland Construction retailer in North America and #1 selling Bad Boy Tractor dealer in the US. They aim to continue to grow over the next 10 years to provide amazing career opportunities for their team.

This newly created position emerges from the company’s strong growth trajectory and offers the chance to lead, refine, and elevate operations during a dynamic period of expansion. The role will be fully onsite at the Dry Ridge, Kentucky facility.

Reporting directly to the President and CEO, the Director of Accounting and Finance is a key strategic partner to the business bringing leadership and excellent judgement combined with technical skills to drive operational and financial success. As a member of the Executive Team, the Director of Accounting and Finance will manage all aspects of the monthly close process and financial reporting, develop accurate budgets and cash flow forecasts, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and contribute to strategic financial decision‑making to drive the on‑going success of the company.

This role has a team of four direct reports. This role also performs:

• Accounting – Manage all accounting operations including accounts receivable, accounts payable, prepaids, fixed assets, accruals, other liabilities, inventory accounting including floor plan financing, revenue recognition, and payroll. Lead month‑end and year‑end close processes. Prepare monthly financial statements in a timely manner. Own and manage audits for financial statements, benefit plans, and taxes. Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Budgeting & Forecasting – Create annual budgets and periodic forecasts as required with sufficient detail to allow accountability and inform decisions for individuals on the Executive team.
• Compliance & Regulatory Oversight – Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local tax laws. Manage relationships with accounting firms and other regulatory agencies.
• Cash Flow Management – Develop and optimize cash flow planning ensuring that liquidity is always sufficient to meet operational needs.
• Data Analytics & Business Intelligence – Use financial and market data analytics to inform strategic decision‑making. Develop operational and financial metrics and bring focus to them in meetings with the Executive team.
• Banking & Lender Relations – Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions for all banking services, credit lines, loans, etc.
• Team Leadership – Lead a high‑performance team through setting clear expectations, use of meaningful metrics, mentoring, and strong interpersonal professional relationships.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience (dealership experience preferred but not required).
• 5+ years of experience successfully leading and managing accounting teams with the ability to develop and motivate them to achieve superior levels of performance.
• Professional certification (CPA, CMA) preferred but not required
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted…