<p><strong>🚨 OPPORTUNITY ALERT | Assistant Controller 🚨</strong></p><p><strong>📍 Little Rock, AR</strong></p><p><strong>💰 $100,000 - $115,000</strong></p><p><br></p><p>I'm partnering with a growing organization seeking an Assistant Controller who can bring a strong combination of technical accounting expertise and people leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>This role reports directly to executive accounting leadership and offers the opportunity to oversee critical financial processes while leading multiple teams and department leaders.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>For a confidential conversation, connect with Austen Zemrock on LinkedIn or email a copy of your resume. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Be Doing</strong></p><p><br></p><p>• Overseeing financial statement preparation and month-end close activities</p><p>• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, audit preparation, and internal controls</p><p>• Providing leadership across multiple departments and teams</p><p>• Managing payroll oversight and key accounting operations</p><p>• Driving process improvements and enhancing financial reporting</p><p>• Partnering with leadership to support business objectives and decision-making</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced VP of Finance to lead financial planning, reporting, and operational oversight for our organization in Hot Springs, Arkansas. This role will guide budgeting activities, strengthen forecasting accuracy, and provide clear financial insight to support leadership decisions. The ideal candidate brings a strong command of close processes, cash management, and enterprise-level financial analysis built over more than a decade of progressive experience.</p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity offers a <strong>$200,000 - $225,000 base salary + 20% bonus,</strong> direct partnership with executive leadership, and the chance to shape the financial future of a growing organization. This role provides broad influence across the business, significant visibility with key decision-makers, and a <strong>clear succession path to CFO</strong>. As the company continues to grow, there is strong potential for both <strong>expanded responsibilities and increased compensation</strong>, making this an exceptional long-term opportunity for a finance leader looking to make a lasting impact.</p><p><br></p><p>For a confidential conversation, connect with <strong>Austen Zemrock</strong> on <strong>LinkedIn </strong>or <strong>email </strong>a copy of your resume. 🚀</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the company’s budgeting cycle, establishing timelines, assumptions, and financial targets that align with business priorities.</p><p>• Oversee monthly close activities to ensure accurate, timely financial results and consistent adherence to accounting standards.</p><p>• Produce and present financial reports that translate complex data into actionable insight for executive leadership.</p><p>• Manage cash flow forecasting to support liquidity planning, operational stability, and informed investment decisions.</p><p>• Evaluate budget performance regularly and recommend corrective actions based on variance analysis and changing business conditions.</p><p>• Partner with senior leaders to develop financial strategies that improve profitability, efficiency, and long-term planning.</p><p>• Strengthen internal financial processes and controls to enhance reporting reliability and operational discipline.</p><p>• Lead and mentor finance staff, setting expectations and fostering a high-performance culture within the function.</p>
<p>Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their growing finance team. This position will play a key role in month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, audit support, and technical accounting initiatives while partnering closely with finance leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong month-end close and reconciliation experience, audit exposure, and a solid technical accounting background.</p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity offers a salary range of <strong>$85,000 - $90,000</strong>, direct mentorship from an exceptional finance leader, significant exposure to technical accounting and financial reporting, and a clear path for long-term growth and increased responsibility.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>For a confidential conversation, connect with Austen Zemrock on LinkedIn or email a copy of your resume.</strong> 🚀</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>Technical accounting focus</li><li>Financial reporting & audit exposure</li><li>Executive leadership visibility</li><li>Growth-track opportunity</li><li>Downtown Little Rock office with covered parking</li><li>Stable organization with strong leadership</li></ul><p><strong>Why This Opportunity Stands Out:</strong></p><ul><li>Direct partnership with a highly respected finance leader</li><li>Strong exposure to technical accounting, reporting, and audit</li><li>Visibility with executive leadership and key decision-makers</li><li>Clear path for growth and increased responsibility</li><li>Stable organization with a collaborative, flexible culture</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Public Tax Accountant to join our client's firm in Little Rock, Arkansas in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports a broad range of tax engagements, including individual, corporate, and sales and use tax matters, while partnering closely with clients to deliver accurate, timely filings and practical guidance. The role offers flexibility in work arrangement, with remote potential based on experience and business needs, and is well suited for someone who thrives in a public accounting environment with seasonal workload shifts.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax filings for individuals, businesses, and related entities with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Manage sales and use tax reporting activities, including research, preparation, and submission of required returns.</p><p>• Advise clients on tax matters by analyzing financial information, identifying filing obligations, and explaining tax implications clearly.</p><p>• Coordinate multiple client engagements and deadlines throughout the year, adjusting priorities during peak tax periods to maintain timely delivery.</p><p>• Research complex tax questions and apply current regulations to support sound filing positions and client recommendations.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal accounting and audit professionals to address tax-related issues that affect broader client engagements.</p><p>• Support specialized tax situations, including matters with international components, as client needs continue to expand.</p><p>• Contribute to process improvements and assist with operational changes that affect tax workflow, documentation, or reporting practices.</p>
<p><strong>Staff Accountant</strong></p><p><strong>📍 Little Rock, AR (On-Site)</strong></p><p><br></p><p>A growing organization in Little Rock is seeking a <strong>Staff Accountant</strong> to join its accounting team. This position offers the opportunity to work across multiple areas of accounting while supporting the organization's day-to-day financial operations and reporting initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>For a confidential conversation, connect with Austen Zemrock on LinkedIn or email a copy of your resume.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><ul><li>Support daily accounting activities and financial transactions</li><li>Assist with month-end close and account reconciliations</li><li>Help maintain accurate financial records and reports</li><li>Process and review accounting documentation</li><li>Partner with internal departments to resolve accounting-related issues</li><li>Support payroll, accounts payable, and other accounting functions as needed</li><li>Assist with audits, reporting requests, and special projects</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency</li></ul>
<p>Security Engineering & Infrastructure</p><ul><li>Design, implement, and maintain security solutions across on-premises and cloud environments.</li><li>Manage firewalls, endpoint protection, IDS/IPS, and network security controls.</li><li>Implement identity and access management (IAM), MFA, PAM, and Zero Trust security.</li><li>Collaborate with IT teams to secure enterprise systems, networks, and applications.</li></ul><p>Threat Detection & Incident Response</p><ul><li>Monitor and investigate security threats using SIEM and EDR/XDR platforms.</li><li>Conduct threat hunting, incident investigations, and root cause analysis.</li><li>Develop incident response procedures and coordinate remediation efforts.</li></ul><p>Vulnerability Management & Risk</p><ul><li>Perform vulnerability assessments and security risk evaluations.</li><li>Identify, prioritize, and remediate security vulnerabilities.</li><li>Support patch management, system hardening, and threat mitigation.</li></ul><p>Cloud Security & Automation</p><ul><li>Implement security controls across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments.</li><li>Automate security monitoring and remediation using Python, PowerShell, or similar tools.</li><li>Integrate security practices into DevOps and CI/CD processes.</li></ul><p>Governance & Compliance</p><ul><li>Support security policies, audits, and regulatory compliance initiatives.</li><li>Apply NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS security frameworks.</li><li>Maintain security documentation and support disaster recovery planning.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an accomplished Tax Manager to join a respected public accounting firm serving clients in Fayetteville, Arkansas. This position offers the chance to guide complex tax engagements, advise clients on strategic decisions, and contribute to a collaborative work environment. The role is ideal for an experienced public accounting specialist who enjoys leading teams, strengthening client relationships, and delivering high-quality tax solutions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Advise clients on sophisticated tax matters and develop practical planning strategies aligned with their business goals.</p><p>• Direct tax compliance and planning engagements, including the review and management of complex returns and specialized assignments.</p><p>• Provide leadership to staff and senior team members by coaching performance, sharing technical knowledge, and supporting career growth.</p><p>• Build lasting client partnerships by gaining a strong understanding of operational objectives and identifying value-added advisory opportunities.</p><p>• Manage engagement schedules, budgets, and deliverables to maintain service quality and meet deadlines throughout the year.</p><p>• Conduct in-depth tax research and translate findings into clear recommendations that address complex regulatory issues.</p><p>• Contribute to practice growth by supporting client retention efforts and participating in business development initiatives.</p><p>• Oversee annual income tax provision work and assist with matters related to entity formation when needed.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to oversee accurate and timely payroll processing for a mid-sized workforce. This role is ideal for a detail-focused individual who can manage full-cycle payroll across multiple states while maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. The successful candidate will play a key part in ensuring payroll records are accurate, employees are paid correctly, and payroll systems are used effectively.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process end-to-end payroll for a very large workforce while ensuring deadlines are met and payments are accurate.</p><p>• Administer multi-state payroll activities in compliance with federal, state, and local wage and tax requirements.</p><p>• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including earnings, deductions, taxes, and direct deposit information.</p><p>• Review payroll data for accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues in a timely manner.</p><p>• Utilize ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll transactions, reporting, and related administrative tasks.</p><p>• Coordinate with HR, finance, and other internal stakeholders to ensure payroll changes are properly documented and reflected in each cycle.</p><p>• Prepare payroll reports and support audits by providing clear documentation and accurate records.</p><p>• Assist with payroll-related process updates or system-related changes as needed to support operational efficiency.</p>