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Finance & Accounting Director

Brooklyn Center, MN | $150,000–$180,000 Base + 10–15% Bonus

Looking for an opportunity to function as the top finance leader for a growing manufacturing business and directly influence company performance?

We are partnering with a privately held manufacturing organization seeking a Finance & Accounting Director to lead the U.S. finance function and serve as the primary financial business partner to the U.S. General Manager.

This role functions much like a "mini CFO" for U.S. operations. The successful candidate will help drive business performance through strong operational finance, cost accounting, inventory management, cash flow discipline, and strategic decision support. This is a highly visible player-coach leadership role requiring someone who is equally comfortable operating in the details and at the leadership table.

The company has successfully completed a significant operational transformation and is continuing to invest in growth, process improvements, and future expansion initiatives, including expansion into Mexico.

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

Ideal Background

• Manufacturing Controller, Director of Finance, CFO, or senior finance leader within a small-to-mid-sized manufacturing business

• Experience balancing strategic finance leadership with hands-on ownership of accounting and finance operations

• Early-career experience within larger organizations combined with broader leadership responsibilities in smaller environments is highly attractive

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing, industrial, or product-based industry experience

• SAP experience

• CPA or public accounting foundation

• Experience supporting inventory-intensive operations

• 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%

Comprehensive benefits package

Work Environment

Fully onsite position located in the northwest metro area of Minneapolis

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead finance, partner directly with executive leadership, influence business performance, and help drive the next phase of growth for a manufacturing organization, we'd welcome a conversation.

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