Vice President, Global Accounting

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

📋 Description

• Oversee a team of around 16 professionals focused on accounting operations, consolidated financial reporting, and treasury management.

• Provide direction and management across various accounting functions including corporate accounting, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, lease accounting, consolidations, and other related operations.

• Direct the consolidated financial reporting process in compliance with U.S. GAAP.

• Develop and uphold accounting policies, governance frameworks, and processes.

• Lead the assessment and adoption of new accounting standards.

• Present financial data and insights to support executive-level decision-making.

• Assist in the design and execution of a scalable SOX compliance framework.

• Enhance the accounting infrastructure covering close and consolidation, SEC-quality financial reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, systems, documentation, and audit preparedness.

• Standardize and improve global accounting procedures.

• Advocate for continuous improvement, automation, AI integration, standardized workflows, and modern financial systems.

• Improve cash visibility, liquidity management, cash positioning, working capital optimization, capital deployment, and financial risk management.

• Lead, develop, and grow a high-performing accounting team.

• Foster partnerships and execute cross-functional initiatives.

• Report directly to the Senior Vice President, Global Controller.

⛳️ Requirements

• Exceptional executive presence and communication abilities, with a proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders, managing complex issues, resolving escalations, and driving alignment across various functions.

• More than 15 years of progressive accounting experience, showcasing success in leading and developing intricate accounting organizations in a global setting.

• Experience working in public-company accounting.

• Profound knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, alongside SOX and audit compliance standards.

• Proven success in steering accounting transformations, process standardization, automation, and initiatives aimed at continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• CPA certification is required.

• A collaborative and pragmatic leadership approach, with the ability to excel in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, and life and disability insurance.

• Access to Lyra for Lyrians, offering coaching and therapy services.

• Opportunity for equity in the company through discretionary restricted stock units.

• Competitive paid time off policies that encompass vacation, sick leave, and company holidays.

• Paid parental leave.

• 401K plan with matching contributions of up to 3%.

• Monthly technology allowance.

• Well-being perks and activities.

• Surprise company swag.

• Regular community celebration events.