Director of Accounting

ClearPoint Search Group, LLC; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established professional services organization in Minnesota is seeking a Director of Accounting to lead its finance operations. This high-visibility role involves overseeing accounting functions, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and providing financial analysis for strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, along with over 10 years of progressive accounting experience and at least 5 years in a leadership role. Join a collaborative finance team driving strategic growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong background in professional services or project-based environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full accounting and finance functions.
• Ensure accurate financial statements and compliance.
• Enhance accounting policies and internal control frameworks.
• Deliver leadership-level financial analysis.
• Collaborate on budgeting and operational performance.
• Support strategic initiatives financially.

Skills

Leadership in accounting operations

Financial analysis

GAAP compliance

Budget forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

A well-established, mid-sized, professional services organization is seeking a Director of Accounting to join its finance leadership team. This 400-person firm partners with public and private clients on construction projects.

This is a high-visibility role reporting directly to the CFO, with responsibility for leading accounting operations, strengthening financial processes, and supporting strategic decision-making across the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee the full accounting and finance function, including payables, receivables, invoicing, and payroll
• Ensure financial statements and reports are accurate, complete, and prepared in line with GAAP and relevant compliance requirements
• Establish, maintain, and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks
• Deliver leadership-level financial analysis, including trend analysis, forecasting support, and financial modeling
• Collaborate closely with planning and analytics teams on budgets, forecasts, and operational performance insights
• Provide financial support for strategic initiatives, including expansion efforts and potential transaction activity

What We’re Looking For

• -Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role
• Strong background in professional services or project-based environments preferred