Vice President of Finance & Assistant Controller

Overview

This role supports the Senior Vice President of Finance and Corporate Controller by overseeing the Accounting team responsible for Business Unit accounting. Responsibilities include supervision of general accounting teams, leading the monthly and annual close process, and preparing and reporting financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting principles and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the timely preparation and issuance of monthly, quarterly, and annual internal financial reporting for business units.
• Assist with preparation of financial statements and related footnotes for annual GAAS and GAGAS audits; perform financial analytical reviews, including variance analysis.
• Conduct financial business planning for all business units.
• Apply discretion in implementing financial planning and accounting programs, principles, and guidelines while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Advise leadership on financial impacts to the overall business and business units.
• Oversee, direct, and organize the work of Accounting Managers; promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement focused on learning and quality.
• Ensure staff receive timely and appropriate training and development, including interviewing, hiring, development, and performance appraisals.
• Maintain and create business unit cost allocations and report to shared services governance as needed.
• Document, review, and maintain adequate and effective internal controls.
• Prepare, maintain, and adhere to US GAAP accounting policies, standard operating procedures, and SOX narratives.
• Collaborate with the SEC team to research the impact of accounting proposals and pronouncements on SEC disclosures, financial position, and financial statements; implement necessary changes.
• Identify and recommend process improvements.
• Direct completion of quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Participate in merger and acquisition activity as needed.
• Coordinate preparation of regulatory reporting as needed.
• Lead and complete special projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including 3+ years as an Assistant Controller.
• Thorough understanding of SOX compliance.
• Experience managing a team of accountants.
• Proven experience in staff recruitment and development.
• Desire to succeed in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• B.S. degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s degree required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Transparency Statement

If you are a resident of a state with designated pay transparency requirements and this role is available remotely, you may be eligible to receive additional information about compensation and benefits for this role, which will be provided upon request.

Location

Remote (where available).