External Reporting Consultant

Location: St. Louis Park, MN (Hybrid)

Description:

We are partnering with a large publicly traded organization seeking an experienced accounting and finance leader for an interim engagement through March 31, 2027
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This role will provide leadership across technical accounting, external reporting, SEC compliance, and strategic finance initiatives while partnering closely with senior finance leadership. The ideal candidate will bring a strong public company background and the ability to quickly step into a highly visible leadership role.

• Lead technical accounting and external reporting activities
• Provide guidance on complex accounting matters and transactions
• Support SEC reporting and filing requirements
• Partner with internal and external auditors
• Support M&A, integration, and other strategic initiatives
• Collaborate with finance, legal, treasury, and executive leadership
• Drive process improvement and strengthen reporting controls
• Lead special projects and other finance initiatives as needed

• CPA strongly preferred
• Public company accounting and reporting experience
• Strong U.S. GAAP and technical accounting expertise
• SEC reporting experience
• Combination of Big 4 and industry experience preferred
• Proven ability to influence and communicate across senior leadership teams

• Interim engagement through March 31, 2027
• Director / Senior Director level
• Hybrid role
• Competitive hourly rate
• Immediate opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a complex public-company environment

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