AVP, Accounting

LPL Financial•Fort Mill, SC

1d•$99,807 - $166,345

About The Position

LPL Financial is seeking a forward-thinking and results-driven Assistant Vice President, Controllership to join our Accounting organization. Reporting to the VP of Accounting, this role will serve as a key member of the Controllership leadership team, shaping the future of accounting through the application of automation, artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and modern finance transformation. The AVP will be responsible for overseeing General & Administrative (G&A) accounting activities, monthly close processes, financial reporting support, and control execution while driving transformational initiatives that modernize accounting operations. This leader will help accelerate close processes, enhance control effectiveness, improve reporting quality, and advance the adoption of intelligent accounting solutions across the organization. The ideal candidate is a strategic accounting leader with a strong foundation in U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and financial operations, coupled with a passion for leveraging technology, analytics, and AI to improve efficiency, scalability, and business insight.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field
Demonstrated success in finance transformation, ERP implementations, and close modernization programs, with the ability to partner across Accounting, Finance Systems, and Technology teams to implement scalable solutions and drive organizational change.
Experience leading accounting close, financial reporting, and process improvement initiatives, with a proven track record of driving operational efficiencies and enhancing controls through process standardization and automation.
7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
3+ years of leadership experience managing teams and accounting processes
Knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Nice To Haves

CPA designation
Demonstrated success leading large-scale finance transformation initiatives and driving organizational change through technology-enabled solutions.
Experience supporting finance transformation initiatives, ERP implementations, or close modernization programs
Familiarity with AI, machine learning, predictive analytics, and automation technologies within finance and accounting environments
Experience in enterprise data and analytics platforms such as Snowflake, AWS, Power BI, or similar technologies
Public accounting experience and/or experience in a broker-dealer or regulated financial services environment

Responsibilities

Oversee critical accounting operations and ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information.
Lead accounting activities related to operating expenses while supporting broader Close, reporting, and controllership responsibilities within a strong control environment.
Advance a modern, technology-enabled controllership operating model that leverages automation, artificial intelligence, and data-driven insights to deliver scalable processes, enhanced governance, greater transparency, and more effective business decision support.
Drive enterprise-wide finance transformation initiatives, including the implementation and optimization of Oracle Fusion across multiple finance modules, close modernization, process standardization, reporting transformation, and automation initiatives across the Controllership function.
Leverage technology to enhance journal entry processing, accrual estimation, reconciliation, variance analysis, exception management, and reporting activities.
Utilize data analytics and intelligent automation to strengthen controls, improve accuracy, increase efficiency, and deliver actionable business insights.
Partner closely with FP&A, Treasury, Procurement, Finance Systems, Technology, Internal Audit, and external auditors to deliver scalable, controlled, and efficient solutions that enhance financial operations, strengthen internal controls, and support the organization's long-term growth strategy.
Balance operational excellence with innovation while maintaining a strong focus on compliance, governance, and data integrity.
Serve as a bridge between Accounting and Technology, helping translate business needs into scalable system and process solutions.
Provide leadership, coaching, and development opportunities for accounting professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, innovation, and ownership.