Vice President of Accounting & Finance Operations (8452)
- Direct Hire
- Location
- St. Peters, Missouri, United States
Vice President of Accounting & Financial Operations
Position Overview: Our client is seeking a VP of Accounting & Financial Operations to lead all aspects of financial reporting, accounting operations, billing, collections, and compliance. This role serves as the company’s technical accounting expert and will build a scalable, high-performing accounting organization to support rapid growth and complex, multi-entity operations.
Key Responsibilities
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Own all financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual) ensuring GAAP compliance and audit readiness
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Lead technical accounting matters including revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), debt, and M&A
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Oversee day-to-day accounting operations (GL, AP, payroll, fixed assets, intercompany, consolidations)
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Drive an efficient, controlled monthly close process with a target of <10 business days
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Lead billing, A/R, and collections strategy to optimize cash flow and revenue accuracy
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Oversee tax compliance and regulatory filings across federal, state, and industry requirements
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Manage insurance programs, risk mitigation, and claims processes
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Build, lead, and develop a high-performing accounting and financial operations team
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred)
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10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience in complex, multi-entity environments
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Strong expertise in GAAP, financial reporting, and technical accounting
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Deep experience with:
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GAAP compliant financial reporting
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CIP and CAPEX accounting
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ASC 606 / 842
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Debt accounting
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M&A accounting
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Experience in capital-intensive or private equity-backed industries preferred ((telecom, fiber, infrastructure, energy, construction, utilities, or private equity-backed environments).
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Proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams