Director I, Finance

Job Title: Director I, Finance Department: Finance Country: United States of America State/Province: Arkansas City: Lowell Full/Part Time: Full time Job Summary: Under administrative direction, this position manages and executes all aspects of financial management, control, analysis and planning. The incumbent will be responsible for managing financial analysis for operational units in the organization. They work with business leaders to develop financial plans. This individual will assist with the development of business plans, resource modeling and financial guidance for assigned groups, as well as provide financial/accounting support by managing and monitoring revenue and capital expense budgets.   Job Description: Key Responsibilities: • Analyze operations to evaluate performance of operational units or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change. • Prepare, review, and/or report on monthly financial reports, analyses, forecasts, and/or quarterly earnings releases. • Execute special projects with little to no supervision • Implement business or organizational policies, objectives, or activities to ensure continuing operations, maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity. • Maintain or recommend changes to the accounting and budgeting systems and/or processes. • Cooperate with internal auditors, public accountants, federal tax examiners, and other financial professionals on routine financial and accounting matters. • Assist and manage team in identifying, analyzing and/or solving accounting/financial problems including compiling financial reports for timeliness, accuracy, and compliance with GAAP and section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act. • Assess existing and proposed financial plans and policies to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization’s financial administration. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain, Business Finance, or related field, or foreign equivalent, or suitable combination of education, experience and training in a related field. And 5 or more years of related experience. With 1-2 years of supervisory experience. Preferred Qualification: CPA preferred. 2-3 years of Operational experience. Ability to adapt. Ability to influence at all levels. Ability to make time sensitive decisions and think critically Ability to manage multiple priorities. Ability to multitask. Advanced Excel skills Experience managing/supervising a team Interest in learning new technologies/software applications. Knowledge of accounting. Knowledge of financials Organizational skills. This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship. Compensation: Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.  This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time. Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually. Education: Bachelors: Accounting (Required), Bachelors: Business Administration/Management (Required), Bachelors: Finance (Required), Bachelors: Supply Chain Management (Required), GED (Required), High School (Required) Work Experience: Accounting/Payroll, Auditing, Finance, Management-Mid Level Job Opening ID: 00620072 Director I, Finance (Open) “This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.” J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.