SVP, Accounting Operations

Overview

The organization is seeking an SVP, Accounting Operations to lead enterprise accounting and build the team, systems, and controls that support business growth and financial integrity. Reporting to the CFO, this role oversees accounting operations, delivers reliable consolidated financial reporting, and leads integration across businesses and legal entities. The SVP, Accounting Operations will partner with executive leadership to strengthen financial controls, support investor requirements, and prepare the accounting function for future transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting and technical accounting
  • Own the financial close and consolidated financial statements
  • Oversee intercompany accounting and GAAP policies, including revenue recognition for service and technology offerings
  • Communicate financial results and significant accounting judgments clearly to leadership
• Advance integration and systems improvements
  • Unify accounting practices across businesses and legal entities
  • Lead NetSuite and workflow improvements to strengthen data quality, efficiency, and scalability, working with international teams and advisors
• Strengthen controls, audit, and tax processes
  • Own the internal control framework and financial audit process
  • Drive resolution of audit findings
  • Coordinate tax compliance with external advisors
  • Maintain approval authority, segregation of duties, and system access controls
• Support investors and transaction readiness
  • Lead accounting support for investor diligence, quality of earnings reviews, acquisitions, and future transactions
  • Maintain supporting financial records
  • Oversee equity and capitalization records in partnership with Legal and the CFO
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations
  • Lead accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, collections, payroll, commissions, and incentive disbursements
  • Establish standards for service and accuracy
  • Resolve exceptions and hold functional leaders accountable
• Manage banking and debt compliance
  • Serve as primary contact for banking activities
  • Oversee cash and payment controls
  • Monitor outstanding debt and compliance with debt covenants
• Partner across the enterprise
  • Support FP&A on budgets, forecasts, and pricing
  • Work with Human Resources and Legal to ensure approved compensation, incentive, retention, severance, and equity arrangements are documented, accounted for, and paid correctly
• Build and develop the accounting organization
  • Define clear roles and performance expectations
  • Develop managers and staff
  • Strengthen succession planning and cross-training to support business continuity

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• At least 15 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership of an accounting function of comparable complexity and development of managers and teams
• Strong GAAP expertise, including consolidation, technical accounting, and revenue recognition for service and technology offerings
• Demonstrated success integrating accounting operations, improving financial systems, and leading internal controls and financial audits
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with NetSuite or a comparable financial system
• Sound enterprise judgment, integrity, and ability to communicate complex accounting matters clearly
• Proven record of building accountable teams, partnering across functions, and leading through change

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and skills
• Bonus potential (based on role; discretionary)
• 401(k) plans
• Room for growth and advancement
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• Tax-free Dependent Care Account
• Life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability
• Excellent PTO policy
• Strong work-life balance environment

Compensation Range

The projected compensation range for the position may vary based on qualifications, experience, skills, and location and could range from $270,000 to $310,000 (annualized USD). This estimate represents one aspect of the total compensation package.