What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Accounting position at MSH?
Director of Accounting & Controlling
We’re partnering with a leading publicly traded industrial organization on a high-impact Director of Accounting & Controlling position.
This is a true leadership mandate — focused on building, elevating, and holding accountable a high-performing team, while driving the evolution of the finance organization toward best-in-class standards.
What makes this role different:
• Full ownership of a controllership organization.
• Opportunity to rebuild and elevate people, processes, and systems
• High visibility with executive leadership, auditors, and key stakeholders
• Direct impact on financial integrity, operational performance, and decision-making
Key areas of focus:
• Leadership and development of a high-performing accounting team
• Financial reporting, controls, and public company rigor (SOX, audits)
• Driving process improvements, system enhancements, and transformation initiatives
• Strengthening cost accounting and operational finance across a complex industrial environment
Ideal background:
• Senior accounting / controllership leadership experience within a public company
• Strong exposure to manufacturing, industrial, or building materials environments
• Proven track record of leading teams, driving change, and elevating performance
• Deep understanding of controls, reporting, and finance transformation
This is a career-defining opportunity for a leader who wants to step into a role with real ownership, visibility, and the ability to shape a finance organization at scale.
If you’re open to exploring or know someone who could be a strong fit, feel free to reach out directly.