Interim Director of FP&A

Ledgent Finance & Accounting; BLOOMINGTON (MN); Hybrid; USD 185,976,000 - 242,458,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting seeks an experienced finance leader to serve as Interim Director of FP&A. Based in the U.S.

with a focus on the South Metro region, the role blends strategic finance leadership, business partnering, and transformation during an ERP implementation. The ideal candidate brings senior finance leadership experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and a track record in multi-entity environments, with the ability to influence while executing hands-on.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Controller, Finance Director, or senior finance leadership role.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and ERP implementation experience.
• Experience operating in a multi-entity, multinational organization and matrixed reporting structures.
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution.
• Strong communication skills and cross-functional collaboration with domestic and global stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior finance leader for the U.S. business, partnering with domestic and international leadership.
• Act as the primary finance lead and internal SME for a major ERP implementation.
• Drive post-go-live stabilization, process improvements, and change management initiatives.
• Manage and enhance KPI reporting, forecasting, management reporting, and FP&A processes.
• Lead and support the accounting team.
• Partner with leadership to improve business processes, strengthen controls, and support key initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management with financial insights for decisions.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

ERP implementation

Multi-entity

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional

Job description

Interim Director of FP&A

We're partnering with a growing global organization to identify an experienced interim finance professional to serve as the key finance partner during a major ERP implementation and organizational growth phase. Based in the South Metro area, this role offers a unique blend of strategic finance leadership, business partnering, and transformation work.

What You'll Be Doing

• Serve as the senior finance leader for the U.S. business, partnering closely with both domestic and international leadership teams.
• Act as the primary finance lead and internal subject matter expert for a major ERP implementation.
• Drive post-go-live stabilization, process improvements, and change management initiatives.
• Manage and enhance KPI reporting, forecasting, management reporting, and financial planning processes.
• Lead and support the accounting team.
• Partner with leadership to improve business processes, strengthen controls, and support key strategic initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management by providing financial insights and helping drive business decisions.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a Controller, Finance Director, or senior finance leadership role.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and ERP implementation experience.
• Experience operating within a multi-entity, multinational organizations and matrixed reporting structures.
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with the ability to influence and hands-on execution.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with both domestic and global stakeholders.
• Experience in agribusiness, food production, manufacturing, or related industries is a plus.

Details

Anticipated Contract Duration: October 2026-April/May 2027

Compensation: $65/hr-$85/hr DOE

Hybrid: 2 days in, 3 days out

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.