The Vice President, Accounting - Corporate Controller is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership over the company's accounting and financial reporting functions. They ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, SOX, and other applicable regulatory requirements. As a key member of the finance leadership team, the VP & Corporate Controller partners closely with the CFO and senior leaders across the organization to support business strategy, decision making, and enterprise initiatives. They oversee internal controls, external audits, technical accounting, and process improvement initiatives while fostering a high performing, collaborative accounting organization. This leader brings strong executive presence, sound judgment, and a hands on approach balanced with strategic vision.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation, review, and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirementsOversee all corporate accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial close processesEstablish, maintain, and continuously enhance an effective internal control environment over financial reporting, including SOX complianceAssess potential internal control weaknesses and develop remediation and contingency plans as neededEnsure compliance with external reporting requirements for key stakeholders, including banks, investors, and regulatory bodiesCoordinate and lead the external audit process, serving as the primary liaison with external auditorsProvide technical accounting leadership for complex transactions, including acquisitions, revenue recognition, leases, equity, and debt arrangementsOversee tax reporting and compliance activities, including federal, state, and local filings, in partnership with internal and external tax resourcesDrive process improvement, automation, and system enhancements to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalabilityLead, mentor, and develop the accounting team; promote continuous learning, innovation, and cross functional collaborationPartner cross functionally with operations, sales, subsidiaries, and executive leadership to provide actionable financial insightsSupport enterprise wide initiatives and special projects as assigned by the Chief Financial OfficerAll other duties as assigned to meet evolving business needs

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university required; Graduate degree (e.g. MBA) preferred.Certification/Licensure: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.Experience: 12+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience, including senior level responsibilityExtensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, SOX compliance, and financial governanceExperience in public company environments and/or with a Big 4 public accounting firm strongly preferredDemonstrated success leading and developing high performing accounting teams with a collaborative, results oriented leadership styleStrong strategic, analytical, and problem solving skills with the ability to balance long term vision and hands on executionDemonstrated discretion and confidentiality in handling and protecting sensitive informationTechnical: Proficient with common office technologies, including Windows PCs, Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and web conferencing (Teams, Zoom, Webex, etc.)Environment: Comfort commuting to/from and working in a 100% on site setting (listed in this posting), with travel for related meetings/events

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