Director of Accounting (Nicholasville, KY)

R. J. Corman Railroad Company is currently seeking a Director of Accounting to join our team in Nicholasville, KY.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a team of Accounting Business Partners responsible for the financial and managerial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, and strategic business support for their assigned entities.
• Owner of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for total company, ensuring accurate financial statements, timely reporting, and compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Review and approve accounting workpapers and manual journal entries while driving continuous improvement in month-end close processes, controls, and procedures.
• Serve as the primary leader and coach for the Accounting Business Partner function, establishing expectations that extend beyond transactional accounting to proactive financial partnership and operational support.
• Partner with business & finance leaders to provide financial insights, performance analysis, and strategic guidance that support profitability, growth, capital allocation, and operational decision-making.
• Review and challenge financial results, forecasts, budgets, and key performance indicators, identifying risks, opportunities, trends, and drivers of business performance.
• Promote a segment Controller mindset across the team, fostering ownership of financial results, accountability for balance sheet integrity, and a deep understanding of operational activities and business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to financial reporting, business processes, internal controls, systems, and management reporting to enhance efficiency and decision-making.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with Operations, Commercial, Procurement, and Executive Leadership, serving as a trusted advisor and ensuring alignment between financial objectives and business strategies.
• Research complex accounting matters and emerging U.S. GAAP requirements, providing recommendations and supporting the implementation of new accounting standards, policies, and disclosures.
• Oversee external financial statement audits by maintaining audit-ready documentation, coordinating audit deliverables, responding to auditor inquiries, and ensuring the timely completion of audit requirements.
• Assists FP&A, Tax, Legal, and Risk Management with information requests, as needed.
• Performs Financial Reporting functions for an organization with multiple legal entities operating in different lines of business.
• Position interfaces with and supports all levels of management and personnel across companies.
• Responsibilities are performed with moderate degree of independence under general supervision.

Specialized or Technical Knowledge, or Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is strongly preferred; Finance or a closely related business discipline will be considered.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience required.
• Prior leadership experience managing and developing accounting professionals required.
• Experience interpreting and applying U.S. GAAP and preparing financial statements is required.
• Experience partnering with operational leaders and providing financial analysis to support business decision-making preferred.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines are essential. Organization, problem-solving, and analytical skills will also allow a candidate to be successful in this position.

Physical Requirements:

• Limited lifting, no greater than 20 pounds in the movement of office materials and equipment.
• Hand and finger dexterity for use of keyboard skills.

Environmental Conditions: Performs duties in an indoor administrative office environment.

Benefits: R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC is committed to providing its employees and their families with quality benefits.
R. J. Corman offers the following:

Full-Time Team Members:

• Immediate Eligibility Starting Day One of Employment:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • PTO (Paid Time Off) Accrual
  • 8 Paid Holidays Per Year
    • Veteran’s Day is a Paid Holiday for US Veterans
  • Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Accident Insurance
• FSA and HSA Options
• 401K Employer Match
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Group Life Insurance

All Team Members:

• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Discounts from Various Suppliers
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Boot Voucher
• Company Provided PPE
• Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance

R.J. Corman Railroad is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) that is committed to a safe and drug free workplace. R.J. Corman performs pre-employment criminal background checks and substance abuse testing which includes a urine drug test to detect the presence of illegal drugs. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping R.J. Corman a safe and drug free company.