Director of Accounting

Director Of Accounting

Our client a growing investment management firm is looking for an accomplished Director of Accounting to lead the accounting function in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. This senior leadership role partners closely with the controller and key business leaders to strengthen financial reporting, elevate accounting operations, and support a growing global organization. The position is responsible for building a scalable accounting environment that delivers accurate reporting, strong governance, and consistent execution across multiple entities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the accounting function for management company entities, setting priorities, directing workloads, and developing a high-performing team that supports business growth.

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting activities, including close management, entity consolidations, intercompany balancing, and foreign currency accounting.

• Advise senior leadership on accounting matters, reporting implications, and policy decisions that affect operational and strategic initiatives.

• Establish, maintain, and refine accounting policies and technical guidance to support compliance, consistency, and audit readiness across jurisdictions.

• Review financial statements and related reporting deliverables to ensure completeness, accuracy, and adherence to applicable accounting standards.

• Strengthen internal controls by identifying risk areas, improving review procedures, and driving corrective actions where gaps are found.

• Act as the primary senior contact for external auditors, coordinating audit planning, managing multi-entity requests, and supporting efficient completion of fieldwork.

• Drive process improvement efforts across reconciliations, close activities, and reporting workflows to improve scalability, reduce manual effort, and increase efficiency.

• Partner with teams such as tax, legal, compliance, and operations to support regulatory reporting, entity governance, and broader organizational initiatives.