Director of Accounting

Our client is an organization in the Greater Minneapolis area looking for a Director of Accounting
. Our client is looking for an experienced accounting leader who can provide hands‑on oversight of a multi‑entity accounting environment. This position will lead core accounting operations, including the close and consolidation processes, financial reporting, audit coordination, and general accounting activities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, proven team leadership, and the ability to improve processes while remaining actively involved in the details.

The salary range for this position is $140k-150k.

The Director of Accounting will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Provide leadership and oversight for day-to-day accounting operations across multiple entities.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities and ensure financial information is completed accurately and timely.
• Oversee the consolidation of financial results across the organization.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and other supporting accounting schedules.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure consistent accounting practices across entities.
• Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements and recurring management reporting.
• Analyze financial results and investigate significant or unusual account activity.
• Ensure intercompany transactions, balances, and related eliminations are appropriately recorded.
• Coordinate annual audit activities and serve as a primary accounting contact for external auditors.
• Maintain appropriate accounting policies, procedures, documentation, and internal controls.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Lead, coach, and develop members of the accounting team while establishing clear expectations and accountability.
• Partner with Finance and other departments to resolve accounting issues and improve the quality of financial information.
• Evaluate current accounting processes and identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and accuracy of the close and reporting cycles.
• Leverage ERP functionality to strengthen accounting processes, reporting, and controls.
• Support system enhancements, integrations, and other accounting-related technology initiatives.
• Assist with complex or non-routine accounting matters and other business initiatives as needed.
• Continue building scalable accounting processes to support the organization's growth and evolving reporting needs.

The Director of Accounting will possess the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Strong progressive accounting experience with current or recent experience in a corporate/industry environment.
• Demonstrated hands‑on leadership of accounting operations, rather than experience limited to high-level review or oversight.
• 2-10+ years of people management experience, with a proven ability to lead and develop accounting professionals.
• Significant experience managing month‑end close, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting.
• Hands‑on experience with multi‑entity accounting and financial consolidations required.
• Experience coordinating external audits and managing related accounting deliverables.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience reviewing account reconciliations, journal entries, intercompany activity, and other close‑related accounting work.
• ERP experience required;
  Net Suite experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement improvements to…