Lead Technical Accounting Analyst
CFS
Minneapolis, MN
Lead Technical Accounting Analyst
Location: Downtown Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid: Tues/Wed/Thurs onsite)
Salary: $125,000–$145,000+ 15% bonus
Position Summary
We are seeking a Lead Technical Accounting Analyst to serve as a key resource for complex and emerging accounting matters. This highly visible role focuses on accurate GAAP financial reporting for a regulated environment, supporting SEC filings, evaluating new or unusual transactions, and leading implementation of upcoming accounting standards.
You will partner closely with Finance, External Reporting, and operational teams to ensure proper accounting treatment and clear communication of impacts. This position offers significant exposure to senior leadership and opportunities for career growth.
Why Join Us?
- Hybrid schedule in a vibrant downtown location
- Highly visible role with growth potential
- Competitive pay, bonus, and benefits package
- 401(k) with company match and comprehensive health coverage
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate complex transactions for proper GAAP treatment
- Support 10-K and 10-Q filings with technical analysis and documentation
- Research and implement new accounting standards (e.g., Disaggregation of Expenses, Environmental Credits)
- Act as a trusted advisor to Finance, Treasury, and operational teams
- Communicate technical conclusions and financial impacts to leadership and auditors
- Lead or participate in cross-functional projects focused on new standards and emerging business initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA strongly preferred)
- 8+ years of accounting or financial reporting experience
- Deep knowledge of GAAP; familiarity with SEC reporting for public companies
- Experience applying technical accounting guidance to new or complex transactions
MaxSalary: USD145000
MinSalary: USD125000
About the Company
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.