Chief Accounting Officer

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Every organization needs supplies and services to operate. From laptops and rental cars to pens and pallets, all businesses, schools, and government bodies have procurement needs. That’s where Core Trust comes in. Core Trust works with our members and suppliers to transform how procurement professionals buy billions of dollars’ worth of supplies and services annually. We’re on a mission to be the one place where buyers and suppliers connect, secure purchasing agreements, transact, and partner to accelerate value and realize savings.

Core Trust seeks an exceptional Chief Accounting Officer to lead all accounting operations, financial reporting, audit relationships and to be a partner to FP&A/Business Finance and Operations during a critical growth and value‑creation period. This role demands a transformation leader who has extensive experience in PE‑backed and/or publicly‑traded companies through periods of transformation; has built scalable finance infrastructure; and has delivered tangible and exceptional results.

The candidate will also be a strategic finance executive who helps to build enterprise‑ready organizations positioned for sustainable growth and success.

You have stood up treasury functions. You have navigated complex business transitions. You have turned around broken close processes and elevated audit relationships from contentious to collaborative. You have implemented enterprise systems that scaled with growth. You have built teams that delivered measurable results (e.g., 50% close reductions, clean audits, covenant compliance, improved cash flow).

You are a maker of news, not a reporter of it. You don’t wait for problems—you build infrastructure that prevents them. CFOs trust you to own the entire accounting operation without hand holding. Auditors respect your technical depth and reliability. Your teams deliver because you lead with clarity, accountability, and empathy.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

• Own month-, quarter- and year-end close processes, financial consolidation, and all external reporting with a track record of driving 50%+ reduction in close cycles

• Authored technical accounting memos for complex issues/transactions (M&A, capital structure-related items, revenue recognition, equity issuances)

• Ensure GAAP compliance and audit-ready financials that withstand rigorous diligence

• Lead SOX readiness and establish controls infrastructure regardless of current compliance requirements

Value Creation & Strategic Finance

• Position company for continued growth through clean financials, robust controls, and scalable processes

• Partner with CFO on lender engagement/reporting, debt covenant compliance, and capital allocation optimization

• Support Board, Audit Committee and investor reporting with executive-level financial insights and risk assessment

• Lead purchase accounting and integration for multiple M&A transactions

Audit & External Relationships

• Own and elevate external audit relationship—auditors should view you as trusted partner, not bottleneck

• Coordinate seamlessly with Big 4 auditors, lenders, tax advisors, and legal counsel

• Achieve zero audit surprises and consistently early delivery of audit deliverables

• Manage audit committee materials and present financial results with confidence and clarity

Treasury, Tax & Cash Management

• Stand up or enhance treasury function including cash forecasting, liquidity management, and investment strategy

• Drive tax optimization strategy across federal, state, and local jurisdictions with tangible results

• Support balance sheet and cash flow forecasting with accuracy

• Optimize working capital and identify opportunities for cash flow improvement

Team Leadership & Transformation

• Build and lead high-performing accounting team capable of supporting rapid organizational growth

• Implement systems and automation (ERP, close management, consolidation tools) that scale with business needs

• Develop talent through mentorship, clear accountability, and performance management

• Foster culture of continuous improvement, excellence, and ownership

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