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VP of Accounting Management
Core Responsibilities:
Lead enterprise-wide accounting management function with full accountability for accurate, timely, and compliant accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls
Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger (GL), accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), payroll accounting, fixed assets, and month-end close
Drive month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial statement preparation
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS (if applicable), SEC regulations, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements including internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR)
Lead technical accounting function including complex accounting research, new accounting standards adoption (ASC, IFRS), policy development, and accounting position papers
Oversee financial consolidation across multiple legal entities, subsidiaries, and international operations including currency translation, intercompany eliminations, and consolidation adjustments
Manage external audit relationships including coordination with external auditors, audit planning, audit readiness, and resolution of audit findings
Establish accounting management governance framework including close calendars, accounting policies, control frameworks, and reporting standards
Drive accounting process improvement including automation, cycle time reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives
Lead accounting systems and technology including ERP (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday), close management tools (BlackLine), and reconciliation platforms
Manage complex accounting matters including revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), financial instruments, business combinations, goodwill impairment, and stock-based compensation
Oversee accounting team including accounting managers, staff accountants, senior accountants, and accounting analysts across geographies and legal entities
Support M&A activities including due diligence, purchase accounting, integration, and post-acquisition accounting
Drive accounting data quality and integrity including master data management, reconciliation accuracy, and financial data governance
Establish accounting management metrics and KPIs to track close performance, accounting quality, and operational efficiency
Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and business units to ensure accurate financial data flows and alignment
Drive accounting automation and digital transformation including automated reconciliations, RPA, and AI-powered accounting tools
Manage accounting compliance including tax filings coordination, regulatory reporting, and audit readiness
Represent accounting function with external stakeholders including auditors, regulators, and banks
Lead accounting transformation initiatives including new system implementations, process redesign, and organizational changes
Typical Profile:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA required or strongly preferred; MBA or Master's in Accounting valued
18+ years in accounting, financial reporting, public accounting, or corporate finance
10+ years in senior accounting leadership roles (VP, SVP, Controller, Director) with enterprise-wide scope
Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, accounting operations, month-end close, technical accounting, and internal controls
Strong knowledge of complex accounting standards (ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 805, ASC 350, ASC 718) and accounting processes
Proven track record managing accounting operations for complex organizations including multi-entity, multi-currency environments
Experience in relevant verticals (public companies across technology, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, energy)
Former Big 4 public accounting experience (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) highly valued
CPA license required or strongly preferred; CMA may be valued for certain roles
Excellent leadership, communication, and executive presence; ability to influence CFO, Controller, Audit Committee, and external auditors
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with expertise in complex accounting research, financial analysis, and technical accounting
Experience managing large accounting teams (20–100+ people) across multiple geographies and legal entities
Proficiency with accounting systems (ERP, close management tools, reconciliation platforms, XBRL)
Deep understanding of SOX, internal controls, and audit requirements
Willingness to travel as needed for subsidiary visits, audit coordination, and team engagement
Key Metrics:
Accounting accuracy (zero material misstatements, audit adjustments, reconciliation accuracy)
Close cycle time (days to close, days to report, close efficiency)
Compliance metrics (SOX deficiencies, audit findings, SEC comment letters, restatements)
Accounting process efficiency (automation rate, transaction processing time, error rates)
Financial statement quality (completeness, accuracy, disclosure quality)
Audit efficiency (audit fees, audit cycle time, PBC completion rate)
Accounting team performance and retention
System adoption and automation rate (automated reconciliations, automated journal entries)
Accounting data quality and integrity metrics
Stakeholder satisfaction (CFO, Controller, business partners)
Complex accounting issue resolution timeliness and accuracy
Accounting process improvement impact (cycle time reduction, error reduction, cost savings)

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