Search jobs now Find the right job type for you Explore how we help job seekers Contract talent Permanent talent Learn how we work with you Executive search Finance and Accounting Technology Marketing and Creative Legal Administrative and Customer Support Technology Risk, Audit and Compliance Finance and Accounting Digital, Marketing and Customer Experience Legal Operations Human Resources 2026 Salary Guide Demand for Skilled Talent Report Building Future-Forward Tech Teams Job Market Outlook Press Room Salary and hiring trends Adaptive working Competitive advantage Work/life balance Inclusion Browse jobs Find your next hire Our locations

Director of Accounting in Minneapolis, MN

Director of Accounting Job Description

Directors of accounting must possess strong communication, organizational, technology and leadership skills. Candidates usually have at least 10 years of experience, including previous management responsibility. They also should have comprehensive technical accounting, financial reporting and GAAP expertise. Those with public accounting experience have an advantage. Businesses expect a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting but generally prefer applicants who also have earned an MBA or certification such as the CPA, CGMA or CMA.

Typical director of accounting duties:

Developing and maintaining accounting policies and proceduresPlanning, organizing and coordinating the year-end close process with internal and external auditorsEnsuring successful completion of the company’s tax filingsPreparing financial statements, including cash flow statementsPlanning, budgeting and authorizing expendituresHiring, training and retaining accounting staff

Looking for a director of accounting or a director of accounting job?

Submit your resume or request talent now and our expert recruiters will be with you shortly.Robert Half can help you with your director of accounting staffing needs.
Salary for Director of Accounting in Minneapolis, MN
135355 - 196078
Low
135355
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
176550
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
196078
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
Projected salaries for related positions Job title Low Mid High Chief Financial Officer 209185 288633 344273 Corporate Controller 162640 197950 228178 Divisional Controller 127063 173073 188588 Assistant Controller 100580 131075 151940 Plant Controller 118770 133750 145520 Director of Financial Reporting 138030 172003 197683 Senior Financial Reporting Accountant 97103 107803 119573 Financial Reporting Manager 119038 144985 170398 Financial Reporting Accountant 79448 91218 106198 Cost Accounting Manager 105128 122783 136693 Senior Cost Accountant 89345 102988 113955 Cost Accountant 76773 84530 99510 Accounting Manager 103523 120910 136425 Senior Accountant 85600 101383 116630 Staff Accountant 65270 78913 93893 Entry-Level Staff Accountant 58583 66340 73830 Senior Accountant – Financial Services 90950 109943 122248 Accountant – Financial Services 77575 95498 110478 Entry-Level Accountant – Financial Services 65270 80250 93358 Forensic Accountant 92823 117433 132413 Property Accountant 75168 86135 100848 Procurement Manager 89880 122783 138298 Procurement Specialist 51093 65270 79715 Accounting Specialist 48150 54035 58583

Explore more salaries

Learn what sets our data apart

Newest Director Of Accounting jobs

Search all jobs Director of Accounting VP of Finance VP/Director of Finance See more

Looking to hire? Start here.

Access the skilled permanent and contract talent you need—from support roles to C-suite—with precision matching powered by Robert Half recruiters leveraging their experience combined together with our industry-leading AI technology. Hire talent

More to explore
Our starting salary projections come from a rigorous, multistep process so that our numbers accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has matched with employers across the country and third-party job posting data from Textkernel that we use to independently validate the salary levels. Starting compensation—pay for someone new to a role—can vary significantly based on a candidate’s skills, experience and certifications, as well as other factors including industry, company size and revenue, and demand for the role. To reflect this variability, we report our salary data in three levels: low, mid and high.
Browse Jobs Contract Talent Permanent Talent Consulting Solutions Finance & Accounting Technology Marketing & Creative Legal Administrative & Customer Support Discover Insights Invoice Job Directory Salary Guide Time Reports Contact Us About Robert Half Leadership Careers With Us Locations Investor Center Press Our Brands Supplier Relations Fraud Alert Government Notice Privacy Notice Terms of Use Robert Half Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.   Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information Australia - English Belgium - English Belgium - Nederlands Belgium - Français Brazil - Português Canada - English Canada - Français Chile - Español China - English China - 中文 France - Français Germany - Deutsch Hong Kong, China - English Ireland - English Italy - Italian Japan - English Japan - 日本語 Luxembourg - English Luxembourg - Français Netherlands - English Netherlands - Nederlands New Zealand - English Singapore - English Switzerland - Deutsch Switzerland - English Switzerland - Français United Arab Emirates - English United Kingdom - English United States - English