Director, Accounting (Manufacturing Background)

NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

FSA and dependent care FSA

Company-paid disability insurance

Company-paid life insurance & AD&D

Pet insurance

401(k) match and paid holidays

Job summary

NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes in Beloit, Wisconsin, is seeking a Director, Accounting to lead the accounting team, drive financial reporting, and manage external relationships. The role focuses on ERP optimization, automation, and data‑driven decision making to modernize finance operations.

You will mentor staff, shape financial strategy, and support pricing and cost management while ensuring compliance and scalable insights across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting with 10+ years progressive accounting experience and 5+ years in leadership; MBA/CPA preferred.
• Manufacturing experience required; immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Ability to oversee ERP optimization, financial reporting, and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounting department, mentor team, and implement financial strategies aligned with long-term goals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to evaluate projects, support pricing, cost management, and margins.
• Lead design and improvement of finance systems and automated workflows to boost efficiency.
• Ensure compliance and robust internal controls to safeguard assets.
• Manage treasury, cash flow, and external relationships (shareholders, audit, insurers, banks).
• Drive external financial reporting and risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Financial strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP systems

Automation

Data analysis

Treasury management

External relationship management

Education

Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

ERP software (Oracle/NetSuite)

MS Excel

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Overview

Join the best radiopharmaceutical company in the world!

If you’re looking to make an impact while building a meaningful career in a specialized, fast-growing field, NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes is the place to do it. NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes is a growing, commercial-stage company focused on advancing patient care by providing therapeutic radioisotopes and novel radiopharmaceuticals to detect and treat cancer.

At the forefront of NorthStar’s technological innovation is scientific excellence, using first-in-kind electron accelerator technology and integrated campus capabilities to drive progress in radiopharmaceutical manufacturing. Our work is driven by a meaningful mission—advancing life‑saving radiopharmaceutical development and ensuring a reliable supply of critical medical isotopes for patients in need. As a rapidly growing organization operating on the cutting edge of science, we offer exceptional career growth and professional development opportunities, supported by world‑class facilities and a competitive benefits package.

Position

The Director, Accounting is a hands‑on leadership position, providing oversight and guidance on financial and accounting matters, maintaining external financial relationships and managing the day‑to‑day operations of the accounting team. This role is also responsible for driving financial reporting processes and data‑driven decision‑making across the business. A key focus of this role is ERP optimization, advancing system automation/implementation of AI to modernize finance operations, enhance accuracy, and enable scalable, high‑quality financial insights.

Responsibilities

• Financial Strategy and Leadership: Oversee the organization’s Accounting department, managing and mentoring direct team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and process improvement; develop and implement financial strategies to support the organization’s long‑term goals.
• Business Partnering and Decision Support: Collaborate cross‑functionally to evaluate new projects or investments; support pricing strategies, cost management and margin optimization; present financial results and provide financial insight to guide operational efficiency and strategic initiatives.
• Automation and Efficiency: Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of finance systems and automated workflows to drive operational efficiency, enhance data accuracy, reduce manual processes, and support scalable financial operations.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Oversee accounting, reporting and compliance to ensure accurate financial statements and adherence with regulatory requirements; implement robust internal controls to safeguard assets.
• Asset Management: Safeguard cash flow, capital, and risk exposure through effective treasury and risk management practices.
• External Relationship Management: Manage key external relationships, including shareholders, supply chain, audit, insurance and banking relationships.

Early Development

After 3 months you will:

• Learn the NorthStar systems, people and where to go to get the answers you need to do your job
• Build trust within the team, leadership, and operations.
• Establish reliable, robust reporting on margins, cost and cash flow
• Begin building/developing finance team capabilities to support growth

After 6 months you will:

• Establish reliable, robust reporting on margins, cost and cash flow
• Standardize core finance processes (month end close, budgeting/forecasting, etc)
• Implement robust cost accounting process to capture true product and CDMO economics

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting, and a minimum of ten (10) or more years of progressive experience in accounting, with a minimum of five (5) years of leadership experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience required. MBA and/or CPA preferred.

Please note the company cannot provide immigration‑related sponsorship (including H‑1B status, O‑1 status, Optional Practical Training support, etc.) for this position. Each successful applicant will be required to complete the Form I‑9, Employment Eligibility Verification, demonstrating both identity and employment authorization, on or before the first day of employment. Under federal law, only truthful information may be provided on the Form I‑9.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Healthcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability
• Company‑paid life insurance & AD&D coverage
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) matchPaid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• Paid parental leave
• Bonus plan
• Equity Incentive Program

Location

NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes is proud to call Beloit, Wisconsin home. Our headquarters and primary manufacturing facility are located in this vibrant, growing community that combines the charm of a small city with the advantages of a central Midwest location. Beloit features a lively, revitalized downtown filled with local restaurants, shops, and cultural events, and is just a short drive from major metropolitan areas including Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago, and Rockford.

Situated in the heart of the South Central Wisconsin and Northern Illinois region, Beloit offers a rare blend of urban amenities and scenic natural surroundings. Whether you’re drawn to outdoor recreation, educational institutions, the arts, or historic landmarks, the area provides rich and diverse experiences for all interests. A variety of nearby communities, ranging from rural towns to suburban neighborhoods, offer flexible housing options and access to multiple school districts, making Beloit an excellent choice for individuals and families considering relocation.

NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.