Director of Finance Position Available In Alachua, Florida

Job Title:

Director of Finance Location:

Lake City, Florida Reports To:

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Job Type:

Full-Time General Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Finance to oversee the ?nancial health of our organization while also supporting core human resources functions. This dual-focus role will manage budgeting, forecasting, ?nancial reporting, and compliance, while also contributing to HR activities such as compensation planning, employee bene?ts strategy, and organizational planning. The ideal candidate is both number-driven and people-conscious, with strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Finance & Accounting Lead all aspects of ?nancial operations including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Analyze ?nancial performance and provide strategic recommendations for executive leadership. Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual ?nancial reports. Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP. Manage company cash ?ow, capital planning, and cost containment strategies. Support audits, tax planning, and regulatory compliance. Drive the annual budgeting process and long-term ?nancial planning in partnership with department leads. HR & Organizational Support Oversee payroll systems and ensure compliance with labor laws and tax reporting requirements. Partner with HR on compensation planning, salary benchmarking, and incentive structure development. Support bene?ts analysis and vendor negotiations for employee healthcare, retirement, and insurance programs. Collaborate on headcount planning, workforce cost forecasting, and organizational structure reviews. Help maintain compliance with federal and state employment laws through ?nance-HR alignment. Contribute to company culture initiatives, employee engagement strategies, and onboarding/offboarding ?nancial processes. Leadership & Team Management Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing ?nance and administrative team. Collaborate closely with the HR department and executive leadership to align ?nancial strategy with organizational goals. Provide coaching and oversight to staff on ?nancial best practices and compliance matters. Quali?

cations:

Bachelor’s degree in ?nance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related ?eld. CPA (not mandatory, but a plus) Minimum of 5 years’ ?nancial experience, with 2 years in a leadership role. Experience managing or partnering with HR functions such as payroll, bene?ts, or compensation is a strong plus. Pro?cient in ?nancial systems. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative leadership style.

Preferred Experience:

Background in both ?nancial and HR leadership within a growing company. Prior involvement in scaling HR and ?nance systems during periods of growth or organizational change.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses Comprehensive bene?ts package (dental, vision, 401(k)) Paid time off and company holidays Professional development and career growth opportunities A values-driven, people-?rst culture