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Lead of Technical Accounting

Korn Ferry
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/18/2026

LEAD of TECHNICAL ACCOUNTING – HIGH GROWTH COMPANY – CPA – On Site Position!


STRONG COMPENSATION PACKAGE: Up to $150K Base, Bonus and LTI Potential, 100% Paid Benefits and other incentives!


Our industry leading client has experienced tremendous growth and is expanding their Technical Accounting team. The newly created Lead of Technical Accounting is a high-impact opportunity crucial in supporting continued growth of the company. They’ve made several acquisitions in the last year and seeking top talent to join their organization to ensure they succeed.


This is a great opportunity whether you are transitioning directly out of public accounting or made the move to industry in a technical accounting position.


As the Lead of Technical Accounting, your responsibilities will expand beyond technical accounting research into process improvements and implementations. You’ll be deeply involved in ongoing Accounting and Finance projects, helping enhance existing processes, improve efficiency, and drive greater automation.


***MUST BE LOCAL TO THE MINNEAPOLIS AREA - Position is On-Site Daily***


Compensation & Benefits

  • Target Base Salary: Up to $150K
  • Bonus and LTI Eligible
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package – 100% Paid by Employer
  • Strong 401k Match and additional incentives!
  • Leadership visibility and advancement potential


Scope of Responsibilities:

  • Conduct technical accounting research on a broad range of business transactions
  • Preparation of financial reporting disclosures, whitepapers, memos, playbooks, and ad-hoc technical accounting needs
  • Monitor emerging accounting standards and pronouncements, assessing their impact on the organization’s accounting policies and financial reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with SOX, GAAP, and SEC reporting requirements
  • Support Internal Controls
  • Help identify opportunities to improve accounting and reporting processes, driving operational efficiencies and process enhancements.
  • Partner with Accounting on monthly and quarterly processes
  • Partnership with Internal and External Auditors


Requirements:

  • CPA
  • Target 5 years of experience - Mix of Public Accounting and Industry
  • Open to ALL Public Accounting background
  • Exposure and experience with conducting technical accounting research


Korn Ferry ID: 510818664

Salary : $150,000

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