VP of Accounting

Exponent • Kansas City, MO

1d • $250,000 - $300,000

About The Position

Lead a PE-backed national platform of best-in-class electrical infrastructure businesses. This VP of Accounting role offers a rare chance to architect scalable accounting hubs and drive post-acquisition integration across a fast-growing multi-location footprint.

Why We Like This
Strategic leadership opportunity: Lead the transformation and build-out of a centralized accounting infrastructure across multiple locations, setting standards and creating playbooks for regional controllers.
High-growth environment: Play a key role in scaling revenue from $270M to $500M with an aggressive acquisition pipeline and significant M&A activity.
Unique niche industry exposure: Operate in a specialized infrastructure services space with complex construction accounting, rev rec, and cash flow challenges.

Requirements

• Post-Acquisition Integration Leadership: Urgent need for an accounting leader who can own the post-close integration playbook development and execution. With multiple acquisitions and their respective accounting integrations, this role demands someone who can bring order and structure fast.
• Construction & Rev Rec Expertise: Hands-on experience with construction accounting, percentage of completion (POC) revenue recognition, and WIP accounting is critical. This niche infrastructure services space requires a leader who can hit the ground running without a steep learning curve on these complex rev rec issues.
• Multi-Location & PE-Backed Experience: They need someone who understands the challenges of multi-location operations and the private equity mindset—standardizing processes, controls, and managing the close across diverse regional teams is key.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the accounting infrastructure: Design and standardize accounting processes across multiple sites to support rapid growth and acquisitions, including setting up shared service hubs for AP, AR, Payroll, & more.
• Oversee multi-location accounting operations: Manage and mentor 3-4 regional controllers to ensure accurate month-end close, rev rec compliance using the POC method, WIP, and cost accounting in line with industry standards.
• Drive post-acquisition integration: Create and execute a playbook for smooth accounting integration of acquired entities, maintaining consistent controls and financial reporting across the platform.
• Partner with executive leadership and PE sponsors: Collaborate with CFO and CEO on lender and sponsor reporting, cash flow planning, and financial strategy to scale revenue from $270M to $500M.
• Lead through influence and culture: Navigate ambiguity and diverse regional teams with strong EQ, promoting collaboration and accountability without relying on directive management.

What This Job Offers

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