Chief Accounting Officer

Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) – IES Holdings

Location:

Sugar Land, Texas (moving to the Westchase area in 2026)

Reports To:

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Company Type :
Publicly Traded – U.S. (SEC-registered)

Position Summary

The Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) is responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the Company’s financial reporting. This role oversees all aspects of corporate accounting, SEC reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, and accounting policy in accordance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and SOX 404 requirements. The CAO will be a key strategic partner to the CFO and executive leadership team, providing insights that support decision‑making while maintaining a strong financial control environment appropriate for a U.S. public company.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee the preparation, review, and filing of all external financial reports, including Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, and other SEC filings, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC rules.

• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including consolidation and elimination entries across all business units and legal entities.

• Own the Company’s accounting policies; monitor changes in U.S. GAAP, SEC, and other relevant regulations, and lead implementation of new standards.

• Coordinate with Investor Relations to support earnings releases, investor presentations, and other external communications as needed.

• Advise the Information Technology team on accounting implications affecting our digital transformation initiatives.

Internal Controls & SOX Compliance

• Lead maintenance and continuous improvement of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) in accordance with Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) 404.

• Partner with internal audit and external auditors to support audits, quarterly reviews, and internal control testing and remediation.

• Ensure appropriate documentation of key processes, controls, and judgments; drive remediation plans for any control deficiencies or audit findings.

Accounting Operations & Governance

• Provide leadership and oversight for all accounting functions.

• Maintain standardized accounting policies, procedures, and closing calendars across the organization.

• Ensure the Company’s accounting systems, chart of accounts, and reporting structures support business needs, scalability, and regulatory requirements.

• Partner with the CFO, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Legal teams to align accounting outcomes with strategic initiatives, including business combinations.

Technical Accounting & Complex Transactions

• Serve as the primary authority on complex technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition, leases, business combinations, stock‑based compensation, impairment assessments, and financial instruments.

• Provide accounting guidance for M&A and other non‑routine transactions.

• Review technical accounting memos and support for significant judgments and estimates presented to management, the Audit Committee, and external auditors.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, develop, and mentor a high‑performing accounting organization; build succession pipelines for key roles.

• Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement, and cross‑functional collaboration.

• Set clear performance expectations, goals, and development plans; ensure the team is equipped to support a growing and evolving public company environment.

Audit Committee & Executive Engagement

• Regularly present accounting matters, financial reporting updates, and control environment status to the CFO and Audit Committee.

• Participate in Board and Audit Committee meetings, as requested, to discuss financial reporting, accounting judgments, and key risks.

• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on the accounting implications of business strategies and decisions.

Specific Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.

• Advanced degree (e.g., Master’s in Accounting, MBA) preferred.

Experience

• 15+…