Vice President, Accounting and Financial Reporting

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Provide strategic direction for the organization's accounting and finance team.

• Lead a group of Managers and Financial Analysts responsible for processing transactions within the general ledger.

• Prepare internal financial statements on a monthly basis.

• Deliver reporting and analysis that effectively communicates both actual and projected financial performance.

• Ensure adherence to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Reporting Regulations.

• Guarantee compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX 404).

• Act as a strategic consultant to executive leadership by offering financial insights, technical accounting advice, and recommendations.

• Oversee the research, interpretation, and application of accounting policies for new products and services.

• Establish and implement a finance technology strategy aimed at improving efficiency, scalability, and informed decision-making.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• At least 12+ years of relevant finance and accounting experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing and developing managers and a professional-level team.

• Certified Public Accountant or equivalent (e.g., Chartered Accountant).

• Extensive experience in researching accounting and reporting matters, including the interpretation of U.S. GAAP and SEC Reporting Regulations.

• Significant background in writing financial analytics for executive-level audiences.

• Extensive SEC Reporting experience in an audit capacity within a CPA firm and/or a corporate external reporting position.

• Experience in designing and assessing internal controls in an audit role within a CPA firm and/or a corporate internal audit/SOX 404 position.

• Proven experience in designing and implementing process enhancements.

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred).

• Experience managing individuals who oversee other employees (preferred).

• Considerable experience in the Financial Services sector (preferred).

• Significant accounting experience from a large national or regional CPA firm (preferred).

• Familiarity with the Credit Acceptance operating model and business framework (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(K) matching.

• Adoption assistance.

• Parental leave.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Nonstandard benefits.