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Korn Ferry · 1 day ago

Director of Finance and Accounting

Jacksonville, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$140K/yr - $155K/yr

8+ years exp

Korn Ferry has partnered with a rapidly growing organization known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence. The Director of Finance & Accounting will oversee all aspects of the company’s financial operations, including accounting, FP&A, budgeting, cost management, and supply chain financial support, while playing a critical role in aligning financial insights with operational strategy.

Management Consulting

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Oversee the full-cycle accounting function, including month-end close, general ledger, A/P, A/R, payroll, and fixed assets

Ensure accurate and timely financial statement preparation in accordance with GAAP

Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and governance as the company scales

Lead annual audits, tax filings, and relationships with external accounting and advisory partners

Lead the annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts, and long-range strategic planning

Develop financial models to support scenario planning, capital investments, and operational decisions

Drive financial visibility through dashboards, KPIs, and variance analysis

Partner with the COO and leadership team to translate business goals into clear financial plans

Serve as the financial partner to Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing leadership

Analyze cost of goods sold (COGS), production variances, labor efficiencies, scrap/waste, inventory, and capacity utilization

Support pricing decisions, supplier negotiations, and cost-optimization initiatives

Implement and improve standard costing systems, BOM costing, and inventory accounting processes

Provide financial insights that enhance factory performance, logistics efficiency, and overall operational profitability

Support the company through rapid growth, operational expansion, and potential new product, facility, or market launches

Evaluate investment opportunities and capital expenditures, performing ROI and payback analysis

Implement scalable systems, processes, and automation to enhance reporting and data integrity

Guide the organization through financial readiness for expansion, including potential M&A activity, new manufacturing capabilities, or multi-site operations

Build and mentor a high-performing finance and accounting team

Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration

Develop clear processes and structure to support the company’s growth trajectory

Qualification

GAAPFinancial modelingERP systemsBudgetingCost accountingForecastingTeam developmentOperational efficiencyCommunication skillsCross-functional collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

8–15+ years of progressive experience across Accounting and Finance, with a proven transition from hands-on accounting to strategic finance leadership

Strong experience working with supply chain, manufacturing, or production-based operations

Demonstrated success supporting a company through growth, scale, or transformation

Deep knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, and financial modeling

Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel modeling

Preferred

Experience implementing or upgrading ERP systems (Dynamics preferred)

Experience in private equity–backed or fast-growth environments

Background in standard costing, lean manufacturing metrics, or operational finance

Excellent communication skills—with the ability to influence both financial and non-financial stakeholders

Company

Korn Ferry

Glassdoor3.5

Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance.

Founded in 1969

Los Angeles, CA, US

10001+ employees

http://www.kornferry.com

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