Vice President, Accounting

Exponent • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

Lead accounting operation for a PE-backed financial services experiencing multi-year double-digit growth. This role offers a growth opportunity within a rapidly scaling PE-backed platform that is doubling revenue and AUM with acquisitions in the pipeline. The position requires hands-on leadership with deep involvement in accounting ops, process improvements, and technical accounting. There is also equity upside with competitive compensation and equity participation in a firm with a long-term hold strategy and strong growth trajectory.

Requirements

• Own the month-end close and financial statement prep reviews to streamline and shorten the close cycle—must be willing to act as a player/coach.
• Strong technical skills required to independently handle complex accounting pronouncements, acquisition integrations and reporting consolidations.
• Proven track record of bringing order to a fast-growing, unstructured accounting function by implementing scalable systems and leveraging automation to boost efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Own the full accounting cycle including month-end close, financial statement prep, and consolidation across multiple entities to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Identify and implement scalable accounting processes and automation to cut down manual work and shorten the close cycle from current extended timelines.
• Manage complex accounting issues like ASC 842 lease adoption, intercompany transactions, and rev rec nuances, working closely with external auditors and tax teams.
• Oversee corporate tax activities, manage tax season workflows, and liaise with tax advisors to ensure compliance and optimize tax positions.
• Build and mentor a growing accounting team and manage an outsourced accounting partner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed