A Director of Accounting oversees all financial operations of a company or organization. They manage accounting staff, oversee financial reporting, and develop and implement accounting policies and ensure compliance with tax and accounting regulations.
09/01/2026 Apply now Back to Search Director of Finance & Accounting | $150-160K | Columbus, NE | Onsite | Direct Hire Job Description A growing, privately owned organization is seeking a Director of Finance & Accounting to lead its accounting function while serving as a strategic financial partner to ownership and senior leadership. This role goes beyond reporting the numbers—the right person will understand what is driving financial performance and provide clear recommendations around profitability, capital allocation, growth, and risk. Your New Employer Join an established, entrepreneurial organization with complex operations and significant opportunities for continued growth. You'll work directly with ownership and operational leadership, gaining visibility across the business and helping shape both financial strategy and long-term decision-making. Why You'll Love This Role Direct partnership with ownership and senior leadership Lead the accounting and finance function Significant influence over business and investment decisions Opportunity to improve financial reporting, analytics, and systems Broad exposure across operations and multiple business units Entrepreneurial environment with the ability to make a meaningful impact What You'll Do Lead accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management Translate operational performance into meaningful financial insights and recommendations Evaluate capital investments, expansions, acquisitions, financing alternatives, and other business opportunities Develop financial models, ROI analyses, forecasts, and scenario analyses Identify profitability drivers, cost trends, financial risks, and opportunities Lead and develop the accounting team while strengthening accountability and financial controls Partner with operational leaders to improve business performance Drive improvements across financial systems, reporting, automation, and processes Manage relationships with banks, lenders, CPAs, and other outside advisors Qualifications 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience preferred Experience leading an accounting or finance function Strong financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical capabilities Broad understanding of accounting, financial reporting, cash flow, and internal controls Experience with capital planning, banking, debt, and financing arrangements Ability to connect operational performance to financial results Experience in agriculture, livestock, manufacturing, food production, multi-location operations, family-owned businesses, or other asset-intensive environments is highly valued Strong business judgment with an entrepreneurial, ownership-oriented mindset CPA, CMA, and/or MBA preferred but not required The Reserves Network is a veteran-founded and family-owned company specializing in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. We are committed to helping candidates find positions where they can make an impact and continue growing their careers. Apply now View All Jobs
