Vice President of Accounting
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What you'll do
- Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management processes.
- Partner with executive leadership to drive financial strategy, optimize performance, and identify growth opportunities.
- Develop and mentor a high-performing accounting team.
- Implement and enhance financial systems and reporting tools to support business scalability.
- Support strategic initiatives such as M&A, capital planning, and long-term financial modeling.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred).
- 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity
Nice to have
- CPA or MBA preferred
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
Job Title: Vice President of Accounting (Path to CFO)
Location: Dallas, TX
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Overview:
We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Vice President of Accounting to lead our financial operations and position the organization for sustained growth and scalability. This individual will play a key leadership role in overseeing all accounting functions while serving as a critical business partner to the executive team. The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking financial leader with the ambition and capability to transition into the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management processes.
Partner with executive leadership to drive financial strategy, optimize performance, and identify growth opportunities.
Develop and mentor a high-performing accounting team.
Implement and enhance financial systems and reporting tools to support business scalability.
Support strategic initiatives such as M&A, capital planning, and long-term financial modeling.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred).
10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity
Company
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