Vice President of Accounting (CAO)
About The Position
Join a dynamic, publicly traded multi-location organization as Vice President of Accounting. This company, a leader in their industry, generates approximately $1 billion in annual revenue across multiple locations, serving customers in the specialty consumer products. We're seeking a strategic accounting leader to drive enterprise-wide transformation while ensuring the integrity and modernization of the accounting infrastructure. This is an exceptional opportunity to partner directly with the CFO as a key member of the finance leadership team, owning day-to-day accounting execution and governance across the enterprise. Lead Accounting Operations You'll oversee all corporate and financial reporting functions, initially leading the Corporate Accounting and Consolidations group with future expansion into operational accounting and Tax. You'll establish standardized accounting policies across all locations while supporting the centralization of accounting functions into the corporate office. Drive Transformation & Innovation Spearhead enterprise-wide initiatives focused on centralization, standardization, and automation. You'll modernize accounting systems, ERP platforms, and close automation tools while redesigning monthly close processes to enhance speed, accuracy, and visibility. Ensure Compliance & Control Own internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) and SOX compliance, ensuring adherence to U.S. GAAP and public company standards. You'll serve as the primary accounting advisor to executive leadership and the Audit Committee, partnering with the CFO on complex accounting judgments and disclosures. Build High-Performing Teams Develop and mentor a talented accounting organization capable of thriving in a public company environment. You'll establish clear roles and performance metrics while cultivating future accounting leaders through strong succession planning. Support Strategic Initiatives Provide oversight for SEC reporting, support earnings cycles and investor reporting, and own quarterly reviews and annual audits. Partner with IT, FP&A, Shared Services, and Accounting Operations to enable scalable financial systems that support growth and acquisitions.
Requirements
- Active CPA license
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (Master's degree preferred)
- 15+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience
- Significant public company experience
- Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and SOX compliance
- Proven track record leading accounting transformation and automation initiatives
- Experience managing multi-location, inventory-intensive operations
Nice To Haves
- Big 4 or national public accounting firm background
- Experience with dealership management systems (DMS) and ERP implementations
- Track record supporting M&A activity and post-acquisition integration
Responsibilities
- Oversee all corporate and financial reporting functions
- Establish standardized accounting policies across all locations
- Spearhead enterprise-wide initiatives focused on centralization, standardization, and automation
- Modernize accounting systems, ERP platforms, and close automation tools
- Own internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) and SOX compliance
- Serve as the primary accounting advisor to executive leadership and the Audit Committee
- Develop and mentor a talented accounting organization
- Provide oversight for SEC reporting
- Support earnings cycles and investor reporting
- Own quarterly reviews and annual audits
- Partner with IT, FP&A, Shared Services, and Accounting Operations to enable scalable financial systems that support growth and acquisitions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
