Interim Director, Technical Accounting & External Reporting

Korn Ferry; Saint Louis Park (MN); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 289,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry partners with a large publicly traded organization to place an Interim Director / Senior Director, Technical Accounting & External Reporting in St. Louis Park, MN.

The role focuses on leading technical accounting, external reporting, SEC compliance, and strategic finance initiatives in a high-visibility setting. Ideal candidates bring CPA credentials, public company experience, strong US GAAP expertise, and proven ability to influence senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong U.S. GAAP and technical accounting expertise.
• Experience leading external reporting workstreams for public companies.
• Ability to interact with and influence senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

US GAAP expertise

SEC reporting experience

Executive communication

Education

CPA

Job description

Korn Ferry partners with a large publicly traded organization to place an Interim Director / Senior Director, Technical Accounting & External Reporting in St. Louis Park, MN.

The role focuses on leading technical accounting, external reporting, SEC compliance, and strategic finance initiatives in a high-visibility setting. Ideal candidates bring CPA credentials, public company experience, strong US GAAP expertise, and proven ability to influence senior leadership.