Strategic Division Accounting Director (Hybrid)

Bunzlcareers; Morton Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

401K with company match

Additional Benefits on Bunzl Careers

Job summary

Bunzl is seeking a Senior Director of Accounting to lead a distributed accounting organization across locations, ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting and strong internal controls. The role blends strategic direction with hands‑on execution and requires executive presence to influence across Finance, Operations, and IT.

Hybrid in‑office role located in Morton Grove, IL or St. Louis, MO, with a track record of building high‑performing teams and delivering disciplined execution in a matrix

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience in a complex environment.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and operations.
• Experience leading month‑end close, audits, and multi‑location teams.
• Demonstrated leadership, strategic insight, and cross‑functional influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with timely reporting.
• Oversee journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and key accounting transactions.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Direct internal and external financial statement preparation and reports.
• Strengthen internal controls and standardization across locations.
• Manage general ledger integrity and close reviews of variances.
• Mentor accounting leaders and remote teams, building trust across partners.
• Drive process improvement, automation, and ERP enhancements.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives as needed.
• Serve as senior advisor to executive leadership on accounting matters.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Change agent

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation

Tools

HFM

TM1

Blackline

Power BI

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Bunzl is seeking a Senior Director of Accounting to lead a distributed accounting organization across locations, ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting and strong internal controls. The role blends strategic direction with hands‑on execution and requires executive presence to influence across Finance, Operations, and IT.

Hybrid in‑office role located in Morton Grove, IL or St. Louis, MO, with a track record of building high‑performing teams and delivering disciplined execution in a matrix