Senior Director of Division Accounting

Job overview

Senior Director of Division Accounting is a hybrid role based in Morton Grove, IL or St. Louis, MO. The salary range is $170,000–$210,000 annually. The role leads accounting for a multi-billion-dollar division at Bunzl, a supplier serving industries including cleaning and hygiene, food processing, grocery, health care, retail, and safety. The position ensures accurate, timely financial reporting and compliant accounting operations while leading a distributed accounting organization, strengthening controls, and advising executives on accounting and operational risks.

What you'll do

• Lead monthly, quarterly, half-year, and annual closes
• oversee journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, financial statements, and general ledger integrity
• ensure U.S. GAAP and policy compliance
• strengthen internal controls
• partner on budgeting and forecasting
• coordinate audits and tax filings
• develop accounting leaders
• drive process improvement, automation, and standardization
• support strategic initiatives
• advise executives.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior director

division accounting

morton grove il

st. louis mo

bunzl

hybrid

accounting leadership

u.s. gaap

financial reporting

internal controls

$170k–$210k

periodic travel may be required

401(k) match

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• paid vacation, sick, holiday, and personal time
• 401(k) with company match.

Why this role

Leads a geographically distributed accounting organization and combines strategic leadership with hands-on accounting oversight.

About the employer

Bunzl Distribution Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers. Sector: 42.