VP of Accounting
Listed on 2026-10-20
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Accounting
Accounting Manager, Financial Compliance, Accounting & Finance -
Management
VP of Accounting
Are you a senior accounting professional ready to take the next step into executive leadership? This VP of Accounting opportunity offers the chance to lead a broad accounting and finance function.
The VP of Accounting will oversee accounting operations across multiple business entities, leading financial reporting, payroll, compensation administration, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting support, and operational finance activities. This highly visible VP of Accounting role serves as a key partner to executive leadership and plays an integral part in strategic decision-making.
This position is particularly appealing for a CPA coming from public accounting, ideally at the Senior Manager or Director level, seeking a first or second move into industry. The organization values strong technical accounting expertise, hands-on leadership, and a willingness to improve processes while developing high-performing teams.
Key Responsibilities- Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, payroll, and reconciliations.
- Manage and mentor a team of accounting professionals.
- Oversee KPI reporting, variance analysis, and business profitability reporting.
- Partner with executive leadership on financial planning and strategic initiatives.
- Support board-level reporting and financial presentations.
- Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and operational efficiencies.
- Ensure strong internal controls and accounting best practices throughout the organization.
- CPA strongly preferred.
- Public accounting experience required.
- Experience leading accounting teams and developing talent.
- Strong technical accounting, financial reporting, and analytical skills.
- Financial services, asset management, banking, insurance, or related client experience preferred.
- Proven ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution.
- Succession path available.
- Broad leadership responsibility across accounting, finance operations, payroll, and administration.
- Significant executive visibility and direct interaction with senior leadership.
- Opportunity to transition from public accounting into an influential industry leadership position.
- Exposure to complex financial operations, investment-related activities, and board reporting.
- Strong benefits package and competitive compensation.
- Hybrid work environment.
- Base salary targeted at $165,000-$230,000 plus bonus potential.
For accounting leaders seeking a role with long-term growth, executive exposure, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, this VP of Accounting position offers an exceptional career opportunity. The successful VP of Accounting will inherit an established team, influence the future direction of the finance organization, and build a path toward broader executive leadership
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