Interim Finance Manager

Kforce has a client that is seeking an Interim Finance Manager in Saint Louis, MO. Summary: We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join a dynamic organization on a short-term contract basis. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing financial operations, managing a team of accounting professionals, and supporting business leaders through financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong accounting expertise, advanced Excel skills, experience managing staff, and the ability to quickly establish themselves as a trusted business partner. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals, including oversight of approximately three direct reports
• Review financial reporting packages and ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Support month-end close, forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis activities
• Monitor internal controls, compliance processes, and audit requirements
• Partner with operational and financial leaders to deliver reporting, insights, and business recommendations
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting efficiency, and workflow effectiveness
• Assist with onboarding new business activity and financial integration efforts
• Support leadership with pricing analysis, forecasting, and strategic financial initiatives
• Drive accountability, development, and performance management across the team

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 7-10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• 2+ years of direct people leadership experience with responsibility for coaching, developing, and managing team performance
• Experience leading accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities
• Yardi experience required; Experience with Workday or similar ERP systems preferred
• Experience reviewing financial statements, reporting packages, reconciliations, and supporting audit compliance requirements
• Strong understanding of internal controls, financial processes, and best operational practices
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including complex formulas, PivotTables, reporting, and financial modeling
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to partner across finance, operations, and leadership teams
• Strong leadership, delegation, coaching, and employee development experience
• High level of accountability, initiative, problem-solving ability, and sound business judgment
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and drive operational efficiencies
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment