VP of Accounting

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of accounting, including cash management and reconciliation, financial reporting, and balance sheet management for multi-entity organization
• Collaborate with Controller to enhance accounting functions and processes, including inventory procedures in a growing organization
• Manage and mentor a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and consistent learning
• Evaluate and implement a modern accounting system to support multi-entity international organization
• Design and lead accounting teams across all entities while implementing shared services best practices
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; manage preparation and support of all external audits
• Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts, and overhead cost allocation
• Oversee the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with regulatory standards
• Collaborate with the CFO and other executives to develop financial strategies and support business growth
• Oversee the development and maintenance of cash flow management, modeling, and forecasting
• Manage complex accounting environments, M&A activities, and leading cross-functional teams while ensuring the highest level of financial integrity

Qualification & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, Master’s preferred
• 10+ years of accounting experience with a minimum of 5+ years in a leadership role with proven ability to build, develop, and lead accounting teams of at least 5+ direct reports
• International accounting
• Leveraging contractors while managing an international team
• Multi-entity, shared services, and implementing shared services best practices
• Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems
• Experience and ability to build and improve accounting functions and processes, including evaluating, recommending, and implementing new account systems
• Advanced user of Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel
• Must have a proven track record in M&A activities and complex accounting environments
• Experience leading audited financial statements
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS standards
• Extremely high attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred Areas Of Experience

• CPA license (active or inactive)
• ITAD, reverse logistics, or manufacturing industry experience
• Revenue share business models

Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)

• Implement new accounting system(s) within the first 12 months
• Develop a common standardized chart of accounts across all entities
• Produce monthly financial statements by the 15th of each month
• RFP for new accounting first to produce audited financial statements
• Measurably enhance accounting procedures while prioritizing inventory control

Benefits

• Insurance, Health & Wellness
• Financial & Retirement
• Family & Parenting
• Vacation & Time Off
• Other Perks & Discounts…