Vice President, Accounting

BCW Global•New York, NY

59d

About The Position

Burson is seeking to hire a Vice President of Accounting to support the Senior Vice President of Finance in overseeing the company's accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining a robust internal control environment. This role is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting activities, and assisting with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes. This is an opportunity to play a key role in audit controls, and process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and compliance across the finance function of a global Public Relations firm.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, related field required or equivalent career experience.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or lead responsibilities.
Strong knowledge of GAAP (and IFRS if applicable).
Experience with financial systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Maconomy, or similar).
Advanced proficiency in Excel (Power Query and Power Pivot) and strong analytical skills.
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate across teams and regions.
Financial accuracy and integrity
Analytical thinking and problem-solving
Process improvement mindset
Strong business acumen and partnership skills

Responsibilities

Oversee and ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations and reviews.
Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.
Maintain accuracy and integrity of financial data across all systems.
Balance Sheet reconciliation, intercompany transactions, and NWC reviews.
Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS and corporate accounting policies.
Assist with internal and external audits; prepare supporting documentation and respond to audit inquiries.
Monitor and strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Assist with the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
Provide financial insights and recommendations to management to support strategic decision-making.
Support the shared finance accounting team (AP, AR, payroll, and general accounting).
Review work prepared by Finance Directors for accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve reporting efficiency.