<p>For immediate consideration contact Lisa James at (859)788-3684</p><p><br></p><p>Like tax but don't like busy season? Give me a call. We are looking for an experienced tax leader to oversee corporate tax operations for a service organization in Lexington, Kentucky. This role guides compliance, reporting, and planning activities while working closely with finance, operations, and outside advisors to support sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, leadership capability, and the ability to manage deadlines across multiple jurisdictions with accuracy and professionalism.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the preparation and completion of federal and state income tax filings in partnership with external tax specialists.</p><p>• Organize internal review workflows, approvals, signatures, and supporting records to ensure accurate and timely submissions.</p><p>• Oversee tax compliance and reporting requirements across federal, state, and local jurisdictions, including multi-state obligations.</p><p>• Manage quarterly and annual tax provision processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and related documentation.</p><p>• Track legislative and regulatory tax changes, assess business impact, and communicate key considerations to leadership.</p><p>• Collaborate with finance and operational teams to evaluate the tax treatment of business initiatives, projects, and capital spending.</p><p>• Strengthen tax-related procedures, controls, and efficiencies to reduce risk and improve overall process performance.</p><p>• Lead responses to audits, notices, and information requests from taxing authorities and coordinate documentation with internal and external stakeholders.</p><p>• Maintain the tax calendar and monitor filing milestones to ensure all deadlines and compliance commitments are met.</p><p>• Supervise, mentor, and develop tax team members while providing leadership on planning opportunities and emerging tax risks.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core accounting operations and ensure accurate financial reporting for the business in Louisville, Kentucky. This role oversees month-end and year-end activities, supports compliance and tax reporting, and provides analysis that helps leadership understand financial performance. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of reconciliations, journal entries, job costing, and payables and receivables management, along with the ability to coordinate effectively with external accountants and internal stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the preparation of financial information used to present complete and reliable consolidated business results.<br>• Produce monthly and annual internal financial statements, interpret key trends, and support related distribution and compliance activities.<br>• Perform detailed job cost reviews to evaluate project performance and improve financial visibility.<br>• Administer and monitor the organization's accounting system to support efficient and accurate recordkeeping.<br>• Review payroll tax documentation for accuracy and ensure supporting records are properly maintained.<br>• Prepare inventory reporting for outside accounting partners and assist with fiscal year-end closing activities.<br>• Complete state sales tax filings on schedule and help coordinate responses during state audit processes.<br>• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring timely processing and resolution of related issues.<br>• Manage commercial and workers' compensation insurance administration, including related financial coordination.
We are looking for an experienced finance operations leader to oversee a high-performing outsourced shared services environment for a publicly traded company in Louisville, Kentucky. This role is centered on strengthening service delivery, reinforcing financial controls, and improving the efficiency of core accounting processes across multiple transaction areas. The ideal candidate will serve as the primary liaison with an external provider while collaborating with internal stakeholders to elevate performance, support compliance, and advance process improvement initiatives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the day-to-day governance of an outsourced finance and shared services team, ensuring dependable execution across core accounting operations.<br>• Act as the main onshore contact for the external service provider, building a productive partnership focused on accountability and consistent results.<br>• Oversee operational areas such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash application, reconciliations, journal entries, master data, employee expenses, fixed assets, payroll support, and month-end close activities.<br>• Establish and monitor service expectations through defined metrics, including SLAs, KPIs, scorecards, quality standards, productivity measures, and capacity planning.<br>• Work closely with the outsourced provider to address resourcing needs, resolve performance concerns, and drive ongoing operational enhancements.<br>• Strengthen the control environment by promoting compliance, audit preparedness, and appropriate segregation of duties across finance processes.<br>• Partner with Accounting, Treasury, FP& A, IT, Procurement, Internal Audit, and other business teams to align finance operations with organizational goals.<br>• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline workflows, introduce automation, and support broader finance transformation efforts.<br>• Lead and support an onshore Finance Operations and Controls Analyst to ensure effective execution of priorities and controls oversight.
<p>A growing public accounting firm is seeking an experienced <strong>Tax Manager</strong> to join its team and take on a key client-facing role. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional who enjoys working directly with clients, managing relationships, and taking ownership of tax engagements while having the support of an established and growing firm.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and review individual and business income tax returns, including <strong>Forms 1040, 1120S, 1065, 1120, 990, and 1041</strong></li><li>Review tax returns for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable tax regulations</li><li>Be responsible for reviewing and signing tax returns within your area of authorization</li><li>Manage an assigned book of business and serve as a primary point of contact for clients</li><li>Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships</li><li>Advise clients on tax matters and identify tax planning opportunities</li><li>Take over and manage an established client portfolio as part of the firm's continued growth and acquisition activity</li><li>Collaborate with other members of the accounting and tax team to ensure quality and timely completion of engagements</li><li>Assist with the onboarding and transition of new clients</li><li>Contribute to the continued growth of the practice through client relationships and referrals</li></ul><p><strong>Why Consider This Opportunity?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Established book of business</strong> provided</li><li>Laid-back, flexible work environment</li><li>Make your own schedule</li><li>Summer Fridays</li><li>Opportunity to take ownership of an existing client portfolio</li><li>Growing firm with additional business expected</li><li>Opportunity to work with clients across a variety of tax needs</li><li>Opportunity to play an important role in the firm's growth and expansion</li><li>Collaborative environment with the resources and support of an established organization</li></ul>
<p>For immediate consideration contacl Lisa James at (859)788-3684</p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead accounting and operational activities for a growing Company in Lexington, Kentucky. This position works closely with executive leadership to strengthen financial performance, support long-term business objectives, and maintain a strong control environment. The ideal candidate brings a blend of accounting expertise, operational leadership, and sound business judgment to help drive efficient processes and excellent member service.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead daily accounting and operational functions, ensuring departments run effectively and support the organization’s broader goals.</p><p>• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including reporting on revenue, expenses, assets, liabilities, and capital to support leadership decision-making.</p><p>• Oversee general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes to ensure timely and reliable financial results.</p><p>• Partner with executive leadership to develop budgets, financial forecasts, and plans that support sustainable growth.</p><p>• Review the investment portfolio and recommend appropriate actions based on liquidity needs, market conditions, policy limits, and balance sheet objectives.</p><p>• Strengthen internal controls and safeguard organizational assets by monitoring compliance with accounting standards, policies, and regulatory expectations.</p><p>• Work across teams such as lending, marketing, product, and sales to align operational execution with strategic priorities.</p><p>• Supervise accounting and operations staff, set performance expectations, and foster a collaborative, accountable work environment.</p><p>• Support audits and financial statement reviews by ensuring documentation, reporting, and processes are complete and accurate.</p>
<p>Robert Half is conducting a search for a Chief Financial Officer on behalf of a well-established, growth-oriented organization headquartered in Central Kentucky. This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced finance executive who enjoys partnering with ownership and executive leadership to drive business performance, profitability, and long-term growth.</p><p><br></p><p>The CFO will serve as a key member of the executive team, providing financial leadership, operational insight, and strategic guidance across the organization. This role offers significant visibility and the opportunity to influence company direction while leading all aspects of finance and accounting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead all finance and accounting functions, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, tax, and internal controls</li><li>Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute strategic business initiatives</li><li>Provide actionable financial analysis and performance metrics to support decision-making</li><li>Oversee annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes</li><li>Manage cash flow, banking relationships, debt compliance, and capital planning activities</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards</li><li>Evaluate business performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency</li><li>Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing finance and accounting team</li><li>Support growth initiatives, process improvements, and technology enhancements</li><li>Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team on financial and operational matters</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Background</strong></p><ul><li>Experience supporting a multi-site, consumer products, distribution, manufacturing, retail, or high-growth organization</li><li>Strong understanding of operational finance and performance management</li><li>Experience leading organizations through periods of growth, transformation, or process improvement</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Vice President of People Operations | Louisville, KY</strong></p><p>We are recruiting for a well-established and growing <strong>real estate development firm</strong> with a diverse portfolio spanning residential, multifamily, commercial, retail, and construction operations. The company has a long-standing history in the Louisville market and a professional, relationship-driven culture.</p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Vice President of People Operations</strong> to join the leadership team and partner closely with the Chief People Officer. This is a unique <strong>long-term succession opportunity</strong> for an HR leader who is looking to grow into greater strategic responsibility while initially learning the organization, its culture, and established People practices.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with <strong>Payroll, Benefits, and People Development</strong> teams across a multi-entity organization.</li><li>Support the Chief People Officer with both operational HR needs and the long-term development of the People function.</li><li>Provide expertise across <strong>multi-state HR compliance, employee relations, HR operations, and best practices</strong>.</li><li>Partner with leadership and employees across multiple business units and employee populations.</li><li>Help identify opportunities to enhance processes and programs while maintaining the organization's established culture.</li><li>Adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a highly collaborative, hands-on leadership environment.</li></ul><p>.</p>