Finance & Accounting Director

What You'll Do

• Lead all accounting and finance activities for the U.S. business
• Serve as the primary financial advisor and business partner to the U.S. General Manager
• Oversee monthly close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Drive improvements in cash flow, working capital management, inventory performance, and overall financial discipline
• Manage cost accounting, inventory analysis, and operational finance activities
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools that improve business visibility and decision-making
• Partner closely with operations leadership to improve profitability, efficiency, and business performance
• Support capital planning, pricing decisions, and strategic growth initiatives
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small accounting team
• Support future growth initiatives, including expansion into Mexico and related reporting requirements

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Experience serving as a Director of Finance, Finance & Accounting Director, Controller, CFO, Division CFO, Business Unit Finance Leader, or senior finance business partner within a manufacturing environment
• Strong cost accounting, inventory management, and operational finance expertise
• Demonstrated experience partnering directly with operations and executive leadership teams
• Experience improving cash flow, working capital, inventory performance, and financial processes
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to operate strategically while remaining actively involved in day-to-day finance and accounting activities
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence business decisions through financial insight and operational partnership

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or related technical degree preferred
• Manufacturing, industrial, or product-based industry experience
• SAP experience
• CPA or public accounting foundation
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement exposure

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Function as the top finance leader for U.S. operations
• Direct partnership with a highly respected and collaborative General Manager
• Opportunity to influence both financial and operational performance
• Broad responsibility across accounting, finance, operations, and business strategy
• Growing organization investing in people, processes, and future expansion
• Visible impact on company performance and future growth
• Stable company with strong long-term growth potential

Compensation

• Base salary: $150,000–$180,000
• Bonus opportunity: 10%–15%

Benefits Package

• Comprehensive benefits package

Work Environment

• Fully onsite position located in the northwest metro area of Minneapolis