Senior Accounting Professional

Ports North; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry is seeking an experienced Senior Accounting Consultant for interim, contract, and project-based assignments across diverse industries. Onsite and hybrid engagements available.

The role focuses on GAAP-compliant financial reporting, month-end close, analyses, and stakeholder collaboration to drive process improvements and deliver timely insights. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of accounting/finance experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting and/or finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience improving processes and driving operational efficiencies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present financial reports, forecasts, and analyses to leadership teams.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Perform and oversee day-to-day accounting activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Analyze operational and financial trends to support business decisions.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify process improvements and drive efficiencies.
• Lead or support special projects and transformation initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management and client leadership.
• Adapt quickly in fast-paced environments while maintaining professionalism.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and representative of Korn Ferry at client sites.

Skills

GAAP proficiency

Stakeholder management

Communication

Process improvement

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Senior Accounting Consultant (Interim)

Korn Ferry is seeking experienced accounting professionals interested in interim, contract, and project-based assignments. Our clients range from middle-market organizations to Fortune 500 companies across a variety of industries and require seasoned accounting talent for onsite and hybrid engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present financial reports, forecasts, and analyses to leadership teams.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Perform and oversee day-to-day accounting activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Analyze operational and financial trends to support business decisions.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify process improvements and drive efficiencies.
• Lead or support special projects and transformation initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management and client leadership.
• Adapt quickly in fast-paced environments while maintaining professionalism.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and representative of Korn Ferry at client sites.

Industries Served

• Manufacturing
• Consumer Products
• SaaS & Technology
• Healthcare & Medical
• Insurance
• Financial Services
• Education
• Nonprofit
• Private Equity
• Public and Private Companies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting and/or finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience improving processes and driving operational efficiencies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

This opportunity is ideal for accounting professionals who enjoy variety, flexibility, and the ability to make an immediate impact across diverse organizations and industries.

About Korn Ferry

Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com