Vice President of Accounting
VP of Accounting Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee the month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close process across the holding company and all operating entities.
- Ensure accurate, timely preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Maintain the chart of accounts, accounting policies, and reporting frameworks to support scale and standardization across the portfolio.
- Oversee consolidation of multi‑entity, multi‑location financials, including intercompany eliminations and consolidation entries.
- Prepare Board, lender, and investor reporting packages with high quality, accuracy, and insight.
- Partner directly with the private equity sponsor on reporting requirements, debt compliance, KPI dashboards, and financial transparency.
- Ensure timely completion of covenant calculations, borrowing base certificates, and other lender deliverables.
- Support PE value‑creation initiatives, including margin expansion, working capital optimization, and EBITDA improvements.
- Provide financial leadership during strategic planning processes in coordination with the CFO.
- M&A, Roll-Up Integration & Technical Accounting
- Controls, Systems, and Process Improvement
- Leadership & Team Development
VP of Accounting Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred.
- 10-15+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience.
- Experience in a private‑equity‑backed, roll‑up, or multi‑entity environment strongly preferred.
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting standards.
- Hands‑on experience with acquisition integration, purchase accounting, and technical accounting matters.
- Proven experience leading a high‑performance accounting team in a fast‑paced environment.
- Strong systems experience (ERP implementation, consolidation tools, automation tools).
- Excellent communication skills - able to convey complex accounting topics to executives, PE sponsors, and non‑finance stakeholders.
- Ability to operate with urgency, drive results, and thrive in a high‑growth, evolving environment.
If you're interested in this Tax Manager opportunity, don't hesitate to apply or reach out for more details!
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