We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to guide a distributed team and bring stability, structure, and accountability to core finance operations. This Long-term Contract position is based in Shoreview, Minnesota, and is ideal for someone who thrives in regulated environments and can lead through organizational change with a hands-on, practical approach. The role will work closely with finance leadership to strengthen processes, support reporting and audit activities, and improve consistency across accounting functions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the daily execution of accounting activities, ensuring accurate month-end and year-end close processes, reliable reporting, and timely completion of core financial tasks.<br>• Lead and support a geographically dispersed accounting team, setting clear expectations, coaching staff, and fostering strong collaboration across locations and remote employees.<br>• Partner with senior finance leaders to improve operational stability during a period of change and help shape effective team structure, workflows, and accountability measures.<br>• Review existing accounting procedures, internal controls, and reporting practices to identify gaps and introduce practical process enhancements.<br>• Create and organize process documentation and standard operating guidelines to establish consistency in areas that lack formal structure.<br>• Oversee audit preparation and coordination, including support for financial statement audits, tax-related activities, and responses to information requests.<br>• Help align accounting practices across business units and systems while contributing to broader finance transformation efforts and long-term integration initiatives.<br>• Travel as needed to support team alignment, build working relationships, and advance key accounting and operational priorities.