Senior Director, Accounting Operations & Strategy

Vertex Group; Plymouth (MN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Group is seeking a Director of Accounting Operations to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance. This senior role partners with the CFO to deliver accurate, timely financial information and to support strategic planning and operational decisions.

The incumbent will manage close processes, cash management, audits, ERP systems, and process improvements across multi-entity operations, shaping the company’s financial integrity and growth trajectory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Prior experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar senior accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and close processes.
• Experience managing audits and working with external auditors.
• Demonstrated ability to lead accounting teams, improve processes, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with ERP, accounting, reporting, and spreadsheet tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Oversee preparation of financial statements, management reporting, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Manage day-to-day accounting functions, including General Ledger, AP, AR, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.
• Oversee treasury and cash management activities, banking relationships, liquidity planning, and working capital monitoring.
• Prepare and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis efforts.
• Develop and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Coordinate external audits, tax reporting support, and auditor/advisor relationships.
• Safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial records.
• Evaluate and optimize accounting systems, ERPs, processes, and reporting tools.
• Drive automation, scalability, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Lead accounting-related integration activities for acquisitions, including systems, controls, reporting, and policy alignment.
• Standardize processes across entities and locations.
• Lead, develop, and mentor accounting team members.
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with the CFO and cross-functional leaders on strategic planning and operational decision-making.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and finance leadership across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

MBA or related advanced degree

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Financial reporting software

Job description

Vertex Group is seeking a Director of Accounting Operations to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance. This senior role partners with the CFO to deliver accurate, timely financial information and to support strategic planning and operational decisions.

The incumbent will manage close processes, cash management, audits, ERP systems, and process improvements across multi-entity operations, shaping the company’s financial integrity and growth trajectory.