Finance Manager Job Louisville Kentucky USA,Finance & Banking

Finance Manager
-US - Hybrid role that allows working remote 2 days a week

Location:

Louisville, KY

Reports To:

Group Finance Director

Position Overview

The Manager of Accounting & Finance is responsible for overseeing the company’s accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and core financial processes and will report to the Group Finance Director who sits overseas in Europe. Their U.S. headquarters quite recently was established in Louisville, KY and they are in an expansion mode.

This role plays a critical leadership function in driving accurate and timely month-end close, managing cash flow forecasting, supporting strategic financial planning, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

The position partners cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and executive leadership to provide financial visibility into project performance, capital expenditures, and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
Oversee Blackline reconciliations and system uploads
Produce monthly financial statements and reporting packages with narrative analysis
Present financial results to leadership and participate in monthly review meetings

Forecasting, Cash Flow & FP&A:

Own the 13-week cash flow forecast and ongoing liquidity analysis
Support monthly rolling forecasts and budget updates
Analyze variances between actuals, forecast, and budget
Provide actionable financial insights and recommendations

Compliance, Tax & Regulatory Reporting:

Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements
Oversee preparation and filing of returns and reports
Manage relationships with external advisors and auditors

Project & Capital Accounting:

Partner with engineering and operations to track CAPEX and project budgets
Monitor project costs and timelines

Process Improvement & Systems:

Identify and implement process improvements
Drive automation and efficiency in financial systems
Provide oversight and guidance to accounting staff
Serve as a key finance partner to operations and leadership

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA preferred
8–12+ years of experience in accounting/finance

Technical

Skills:

Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
ERP and financial systems experience with tools such as D365
Advanced Excel skills, power BI a plus

Core Competencies:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and leadership abilities

Preferred Experience:

Experience with tax credits and incentives
Project or capital accounting experience
Multi-entity or international exposure