Lead Technical Accounting Analyst

CFS

Minneapolis, MN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$125,000–$160,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Policies, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Analysis Skills, Business Analysis, Business impact analysis (BIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Cross-Functional, Documentation, External Audit, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Leadership, Reporting Skills, SEC Filings, Team Player, Technical Accounting, Technical Analysis, Technical Leadership
LOCATION
Minneapolis, MN
POSTED
3 days ago


Lead Technical Accounting Analyst
Location: Downtown Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid: Tues/Wed/Thurs onsite)
Compensation: $125,000–$160,000 + 15% Bonus

Why This Opportunity Stands Out



  • High-visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership and external auditors

  • Opportunity to lead technical accounting evaluations in a regulated, public-company environment

  • Hands-on involvement in SEC reporting, including 10-K and 10-Q filings

  • Ownership of emerging and complex accounting matters and new standards adoption

  • Collaborative environment partnering with Finance, Treasury, and operational teams

  • Opportunity to influence accounting policies, reporting quality, and business decisions

  • Hybrid schedule in a central downtown Minneapolis location

  • Strong compensation, bonus structure, and comprehensive benefits package

  • Clear path for career growth within technical accounting and leadership tracks


What You’ll Do



  • Evaluate complex and non-routine transactions for proper GAAP treatment

  • Support SEC filings through technical analysis and detailed documentation

  • Research and implement new accounting standards and regulatory changes

  • Partner cross-functionally to assess financial impact of business initiatives

  • Communicate accounting conclusions and recommendations to leadership and auditors


What You Bring



  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA strongly preferred

  • 8+ years of accounting or financial reporting experience

  • Deep knowledge of US GAAP and technical accounting guidance

  • Experience with SEC reporting and applying guidance to complex transactions


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About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/