Finance Manager

Location: Louisville, KY |
Schedule: Full-time, hybrid, remote 2 days a week

A recently established U.S. headquarters for an international company in expansion mode is seeking a Manager of Accounting & Finance to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance. Reporting to a Group Finance Director based overseas in Europe, this role is a critical leadership function driving accurate month-end close, cash flow forecasting, and strategic financial planning, while partnering cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and executive leadership on project performance, capital expenditures, and business results.

• 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
• 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
• Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements
• Oversee preparation and filing of returns and reports
• Manage relationships with external advisors and auditors
• Partner with engineering and operations to track CAPEX and project budgets
• Monitor project costs and timelines
• Manage asset capitalization processes
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 8–12+ years of experience in accounting/finance
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• ERP and financial systems experience with tools such as D365
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities

• CPA preferred
• MBA a plus
• Power BI a plus
• Experience with tax credits and incentives
• Project or capital accounting experience
• Multi-entity or international exposure

This is a critical leadership position within a recently established U.S. headquarters that is currently in expansion mode, offering the opportunity to shape financial processes and partner directly with operations, engineering, and executive leadership.