Senior Director, Accounting

Digi-Key Electronics

• $160K — $220K *
Thief River Falls, MN 56701Hybrid
Legal & Accounting
11 - 15 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
  • 12+ years of progressive accounting experience with large teams.
  • Strong background in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, and Tax in high-volume environments.
  • Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion or similar ERP systems.
  • Track record in driving automation and process improvement.
  • Deep understanding of GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee high-volume Accounts Receivable operations for thousands of accounts.
  • Manage Accounts Payable to ensure timely vendor payments.
  • Govern General Ledger activities including journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Oversee Tax Operations, focusing on compliance and audits.
  • Build scalable processes to enhance operational excellence.
  • Develop KPIs for accuracy and timeliness in accounting functions.
  • Lead automation initiatives to streamline workflows.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a critical enterprise-wide function.
  • High visibility with senior leadership and growth potential.
  • Chance to modernize accounting on a next-gen ERP platform.
  • Culture that promotes innovation and collaboration.
Full Job Description
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and execution‑focused Senior Director, Accounting to lead our high‑volume, enterprise‑wide accounting functions. This role is ideal for a seasoned accounting leader who thrives in operational environments, brings deep technical expertise, and is energized by transformation, automation, and process excellence. You will oversee Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, and Tax Operations while serving as a key business owner for our Oracle Fusion ERP platform.

This is a critical leadership role that ensures the accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of our financial operations as the company continues to grow.

This is a hybrid position, with a standard Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday onsite schedule. Other onsite work may be required as business needs dictate.

Responsibilities:

LeadHigh‑VolumeAccounting Operations

  • Overseeoperations acrossAccounts Receivable, supporting tens of thousands of active terms accounts with high transactional throughput.

  • Oversee Accounts Payableoperations, ensuringtimely,accurate, and compliant vendor payments.

  • OverseeGeneral Ledgeractivitiesthatincludejournal entry governance, reconciliations, and close processes.

  • OverseeTax Operations, including indirect tax complianceand audit readiness.

Drive Operational Excellence

  • Build and scale processes that supporthigh‑volume,high‑complexityenvironments.

  • Develop and monitor KPIs to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency across all accounting functions.

  • Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAPand company policies.

Own and Optimize Oracle Fusion

  • Serve as the business owner for theOracle Fusion ERPplatform across AR, AP, GL, and tax modules.

  • Partner with IT to drive system enhancements, integrations, and workflow improvements.

  • LeadERP‑relatedprojects, upgrades, and automation initiatives.

Champion Automation & Continuous Improvement

  • Identifyopportunities to streamline processes using automation,AI,RPA, workflow tools, and analytics.

  • Leadcross‑functionaltransformation initiatives to reduce manual work and improve data quality.

  • Implementbest‑in‑classoperational practices and scalable process frameworks.

Lead & DevelopHigh‑PerformingTeams

  • Manage and mentor leaders across AR, AP, GL, and tax operations.

  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

  • Partner closely with FP&A, Treasury, Procurement, and business units to support enterprise priorities.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor27s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.

  • 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership of large operational teams.

  • Strong background in AR, AP, GL, and tax operations withinhigh‑volumeenvironments.

  • Hands‑onexperience withOracle Fusionor similar enterprise ERP systemspreferred

  • Proventrack recorddriving automation, process improvement, and operational transformation.

  • Deep understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and compliance frameworks.

  • Exceptional leadership, communication, andcross‑functionalpartnership skills.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in a shared services or centralized accounting operations model.

  • Exposure to controllership responsibilities or a desire to grow into a future Controller role.

  • Experience supporting large customer portfolios or complex billing environments.

Why Join Us

  • Opportunity to lead amission‑criticalfunction withenterprise‑wideimpact.

  • High visibility with senior leadership and a clear path to future growth.

  • A chance to modernize and transform accounting operations on anext‑generationERP platform.

  • A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence.

Physical Requirements:

  • Generally, spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices, such as, but not limited to keyboard, mouse and screen

  • Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body

Compensation:

The base pay range for this position is:

$160,000

to

$220,000

Many factors influence the determination of base pay within a range, including the candidate27s work experience in related roles; the candidate27s knowledge, skills, capabilities, and performance; the relative pay of other DigiKey employees in similar roles; and the budget available for the position.

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* Ladders Estimates

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