Vice President of Accounting

Job Title
Vice President of Accounting
Job Overview
The Vice President of Accounting is responsible for leading the organization’s accounting function and ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial information across the enterprise. This role oversees corporate accounting, financial reporting, general ledger management, consolidation, accounts payable and receivable, revenue and expense recognition, tax coordination, internal controls, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
I. Corporate Accounting Strategy
Lead the development and execution of the organization’s accounting strategy, policies, standards, and operating framework in alignment with overall corporate objectives and financial strategy. Establish consistent accounting practices across business units, subsidiaries, and geographic locations.
Provide strategic guidance on complex accounting matters, organizational structure, accounting policies, and financial governance. Ensure the accounting function evolves in response to changes in business operations, regulatory requirements, and organizational priorities.
II. General Ledger and Accounting Operations
Oversee the full range of accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accruals, intercompany accounting, expense accounting, and account reconciliations.
Ensure accounting transactions are recorded accurately, consistently, and within established reporting timelines. Establish effective processes, controls, and service standards to improve the efficiency and reliability of day-to-day accounting operations.
III. Financial Reporting and Consolidation
Direct the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports in accordance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Oversee financial consolidation activities across subsidiaries, business units, and geographic entities, ensuring appropriate elimination entries, intercompany reconciliations, foreign currency considerations, and reporting consistency. Ensure senior management receives accurate and timely financial information.
IV. Accounting Policies and Technical Accounting
Establish, maintain, and periodically review corporate accounting policies, procedures, and reporting guidelines. Ensure accounting practices remain aligned with applicable standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
Provide leadership on technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition, leases, business combinations, asset valuation, impairments, stock-based compensation, provisions, and other complex transactions. Coordinate with external advisors and auditors when specialized technical expertise is required.
V. Internal Controls and Financial Governance
Develop and maintain a strong internal control environment designed to safeguard company assets, enhance financial reporting reliability, and mitigate accounting and operational risks.
Oversee internal control frameworks, segregation of duties, reconciliation processes, approval authorities, and accounting governance procedures. Work closely with internal audit, external audit, legal, compliance, and other relevant functions to address control issues and strengthen financial governance.
VI. Audit and Regulatory Compliance
Lead the organization’s relationship with external auditors and coordinate the annual audit process, including audit planning, financial statement preparation, supporting documentation, and resolution of audit findings.
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting, tax, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements. Monitor changes in accounting standards and regulatory expectations and translate relevant developments into appropriate changes in policies, systems, and reporting practices.
VII. Financial Close and Reporting Excellence
Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, establishing clear timelines, accountability, and quality standards across the organization.
Drive continuous improvement in close procedures, account reconciliations, reporting workflows, and management reporting. Identify opportunities to shorten closing cycles while maintaining financial accuracy, control effectiveness, and reporting integrity.
VIII. Accounting Systems and Process Transformation
Lead the enhancement and transformation of accounting systems, technologies, and processes to improve efficiency, scalability, automation, and data quality.
Partner with Finance, IT, and business teams to optimize ERP platforms, financial reporting tools, workflow systems, and data structures. Promote automation of repetitive accounting activities and strengthen the integration between accounting systems and broader financial management processes.
IX. Business Partnership and Financial Decision Support
Partner with the CFO and senior business leaders to provide accounting insights and financial information that support strategic and operational decision-making.
Work closely with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, Operations, and other functions to ensure accounting information is aligned with broader financial planning and business performance management. Provide accounting perspectives on new business initiatives, organizational changes, contracts, investments, and strategic transactions.
X. Risk Management and Financial Integrity
Identify and assess accounting, reporting, compliance, and financial control risks across the organization. Establish appropriate monitoring mechanisms and corrective action plans to address identified risks.
Promote a culture of financial discipline, transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct. Ensure accounting practices support the protection of company assets and the reliability of financial information used by management and other stakeholders.
XI. Leadership and Organizational Development
Lead, develop, and manage the accounting organization, establishing clear responsibilities, performance expectations, professional standards, and development opportunities.
Build a high-performing accounting team with strong technical capabilities, business understanding, and operational discipline. Develop succession plans, strengthen organizational capabilities, and foster collaboration between accounting and other Finance functions.
XII. Executive Reporting and Strategic Support
Provide the CFO, executive leadership team, and other authorized stakeholders with accurate, timely, and relevant accounting information and analysis.
Support senior management in evaluating financial performance, accounting implications, business risks, and strategic initiatives. Contribute to broader finance transformation and organizational development initiatives while ensuring the accounting function remains scalable and aligned with long-term business growth.
Qualifications
Education Background
Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
Advanced degree such as an MBA or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred.
Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent are highly advantageous.
Work Experience
Typically 18+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with at least 8+ years in senior accounting leadership or management positions.
Extensive experience leading corporate accounting, financial reporting, consolidation, general ledger, internal controls, audit, and accounting policy functions.
Demonstrated experience managing complex accounting organizations across multiple business units, legal entities, or geographic markets.

Work arrangement
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