Director of Accounting

Accounting Leader

We are looking for an accomplished accounting leader to oversee global accounting operations and strengthen financial governance across the organization. This role is based just north of Minneapolis/St. Paul and will guide reporting accuracy, policy consistency, and process excellence across multiple regions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in controllership, manufacturing finance, and audit leadership, along with the ability to build strong partnerships across finance, operations, and executive leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Guide the corporate accounting function while fostering alignment with international teams and promoting a culture centered on accountability, clarity, and continuous progress.
• Establish and enhance a worldwide internal control structure that supports compliance, protects company assets, and reduces financial risk across all entities.
• Direct the development, governance, and application of accounting policies covering U.S. standards, international requirements, and local statutory obligations.
• Lead external audit activities and strengthen internal audit practices by driving timely issue resolution, accurate documentation, and adherence to control expectations.
• Oversee consolidated financial reporting and ensure management and statutory reports are delivered accurately, clearly, and within required deadlines across global operations.
• Partner with operations and supply chain leaders to improve standard costing practices, inventory valuation, margin analysis, and visibility into manufacturing cost drivers.
• Provide financial insight that supports pricing decisions, capital allocation, productivity initiatives, and broader business performance improvement efforts.
• Evaluate and improve finance systems, reporting tools, and automation capabilities to increase scalability, shorten close timelines, and improve reporting quality.
• Advance efficient shared services practices across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and related transactional processes while promoting standardization.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership by translating financial data into actionable recommendations that support profitable growth and operational excellence.