Director of Finance & Accounting

Exponent • Kansas City Metropolitan Area, KS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Own and lead the accounting function at an acquisitive, multi-site distribution platform in the Midwest. Drive audit readiness, close process rigor, and acquisition integration as the company continues to 2x toward an exit. This role offers the opportunity to build the accounting function from the ground up in a fast-growing, acquisitive company that is 2x'ing EBITDA toward a strategic exit. It is the first true accounting leadership role with full ownership of the close process, audit readiness, and acquisition integration, backed by a supportive and accomplished CFO & CEO. The position provides front-row M&A & Exit Exposure with hands-on involvement in multiple acquisitions, the first audit, and preparation for a PE recapitalization under a proven founder / operator with a history of successful exits.

Requirements

• Audit-Ready Controllership: Lead the first-ever financial audit by establishing segregation of duties, controls, and reconciliations to deliver clean, trustworthy financials that enable capital raises and support exit diligence.
• Multi-Entity Close & Integration Expertise: Manage complex multi-entity close processes and balance sheet integrations across nearly 25 acquisitions and 10 profit centers consolidated on a single ledger.
• Builder Mentality with Blue-Collar Fit: Operate as a scrappy, hands-on leader comfortable building processes in a founder-driven, fast-growth environment, earning trust and communicating directly with operator-minded leadership and a blue-collar culture.

Responsibilities

• Month-end close ownership: Architect and execute a repeatable 7-day monthly close process across approximately 10 profit centers on a consolidated ERP platform.
• Audit readiness and execution: Lead the inaugural financial audit by implementing segregation of duties, controls, reconciliations, and policies to ensure clean, audit-ready financials that support capital raising and lender reporting requirements.
• Balance sheet and fixed asset management: Manage accounting for a sizable fleet of assets, including depreciation schedules, inventory and accounts receivable reconciliations, and purchase-price allocations for acquisitions to maintain accurate consolidated financial statements.
• M&A integration and technical accounting: Oversee purchase accounting, opening balance sheets, and integration of acquired entities, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and audit standards within a fast-moving roll-up environment.
• Team leadership and stakeholder communication: Lead and develop the accounting team, collaborate closely with financial operations and executive leadership, and distill complex accounting issues into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed