Vice President of Accounting

I. Position Overview
The Vice President of Accounting is a senior manager responsible for the overall accounting management and financial accounting system of an enterprise. Their primary responsibilities include overseeing financial accounting, financial statements, accounting policies, tax management, and internal financial controls to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the company's financial data and compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
This position typically reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), leading the accounting team, coordinating with finance, audit, tax, and business departments, improving the company's accounting system, and enhancing the quality and efficiency of financial reporting and management.
II. Key Responsibilities
1. Accounting Management: Develop and improve the company's accounting policies, accounting systems, and work processes.
Supervise daily accounting operations to ensure accurate and standardized financial records.
2. Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Ensure that financial reports comply with applicable accounting standards such as GAAP or IFRS.
3. General Ledger Management: Oversee the accounting of the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and fixed assets.
Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, and promptly resolve accounting discrepancies.
4. Tax & Audit Coordination: Oversee the company's tax filing and related accounting documentation preparation.
Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors, and follow up on audit issues.
5. Internal Financial Controls: Establish accounting and financial approval control mechanisms.
Identify accounting risks and promote the standardization of financial processes.
6. Accounting Systems & Process Improvement: Drive the upgrading of financial systems and the automation of accounting processes.
Improve accounting processing efficiency and the quality of financial data.
7. Team & Department Leadership: Lead the accounting team, set work goals and performance standards.
Develop professional talent, and improve job division and management processes.
III. Qualifications
1. Education: Bachelor's degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CPA qualification and MBA or Master's degree in Accounting are preferred.
2. Professional Experience: Typically over 20 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, or corporate financial management.
Over 5 years of experience in managing an accounting team or senior management.
Experience in financial accounting, consolidated financial statements, and audit coordination in large enterprises is preferred.

Skills
Accounting

Experience
20+ yrs

Work arrangement
Yes