Lead Accountant

CITY/STATE: Minneapolis, MN 55402POSITION TYPE: Full Time, EmployeeJOB CATEGORY: Accounting/Finance/InsuranceEDUCATION LEVEL: Bachelor's DegreeSALARY: 75,000.00 - 83,000.00 USD /yearREFERENCE CODE: TCC 604 Lead Accountant     Our client is a global manufacturer with terrific career progression.  If you have what it takes to be a senior accountant and supervise the accounts payable processing area as well as manage the general accounting area to ensure that assignments and reports are completed accurately and timely, you are the candidate of choice!Your leadership abilities along with a minimum of 5 years of experience in operational accounting and finance roles will allow you to perform to your best level.  You must have a passion and ability to drive change as needed and excellent oral and written communication skills.  Creating policies and procedures by actively driving process and function improvements along with safeguarding the company assets will be of priority in this position.  You will also be conducting interviewing and and hiring of new employees, performance evaluations, personnel development and training as required.  Ensuring that GAAP standards are adhered to and in compliance to Sarbanes-Oxley for all operation locations.Requirements include; BA/BS in Accounting or Finance, experience in a plant operations environment, CPA/MBA preferred, excellent analytical skills and high level MS Excel and Access abilities to handle complex models and presentations.  At least 5 years experience in a leadership role in accounting.Do you have what it takes?  Answer the call to Ledgent!  For immediate consideration, click 'Apply Now' or contact Ledgent at 612-605-6440. About Ledgent Search Group Ledgent Search Group specializes in the placement of Accounting, Finance, Tax, Treasury, and Audit professionals with top companies in every industry nationwide. Our dedicated executive recruitment team networks nationally with Accounting & Finance's best & brightest. Established in 1994, Ledgent Search Group has a rapidly expanding office network to meet the growing demands of our clients and candidates. Consisting of friendly professionals who take the time to get to know you, we are expert at matching the right career opportunity with your unique personality, skills, and expectations. Apply now to be considered for this position and to make an appointment today or visit our Website www.ledgent.com for other available positions.   COMPANY NAME: Ledgent Send this Job to a Friend