Vice President of Accounting

Vice President of AccountingAre you a strategic financial leader who thrives on building strong teams, driving accountability, and delivering accurate financial insights that fuel business growth? At Excel Services, we are growing fast and looking for a Vice President of Accounting to lead our accounting and legal functions while helping drive financial excellence across the organization. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, cash management, and protecting the company's assets—all while living out our mission: "We Help People Excel."Position SummaryThe Vice President of Accounting is responsible for leading the accounting and legal departments, ensuring accurate financial reporting, establishing policies, and safeguarding company assets. This role partners closely with the CFO and executive leadership team to drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial strategy across the organization.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Team DevelopmentLead, coach, and develop the accounting team, including direct oversight of the Controller and Contract ManagerBuild a high-performance, accountable, and team-oriented cultureProvide training and professional development opportunitiesFinancial Reporting & ComplianceOversee the preparation and accuracy of financial statementsEnsure compliance with all financial regulations and reporting standardsPresent monthly financial packets and insights to leadershipBudgeting, Forecasting & Cash ManagementPartner with executive leadership to develop and manage the annual budgetLead financial planning, forecasting, and cash flow managementPerform budget reviews and variance analysisOperational Excellence & StrategyIdentify and implement automation and process improvements for efficiency and cost savingsOversee accounting and legal operations to ensure alignment with company goalsDevelop, communicate, and enforce accounting and related company policiesVendor & Stakeholder ManagementServe as liaison with key partners including banking, insurance, accounting, and legal servicesMaintain strong external relationships that support company operationsAdditional ResponsibilitiesPayroll review and tax filingsSupport other financial and operational initiatives as neededQualificationsMinimum RequirementsBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance10+ years of leadership experience managing multiple teamsStrong financial acumen and advanced ERP and Excel skillsExcellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skillsProven ability to lead, problem-solve, and drive accountabilityHigh level of ownership, attention to detail, and follow-throughAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environmentBenefitsCompetitive wagesPaid overtimePaid holidaysPTOEmployer-paid Health insurance, dental insurance, and life insuranceTuition reimbursement401KCompany Team Bonus IncentivePreferred QualificationsCPA, CMA, or CFP certificationAbout Excel ServicesExcel Services is a leading Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Low Voltage Design-Build Contractor serving commercial and industrial customers throughout the region.Our culture is built on our core values:Teamwork: Collaborating to achieve shared success.Integrity: We uphold honesty and respect consistently.Innovative: We adapt to meet evolving demands.Quality: We deliver superior, lasting craftsmanship.Accountable: We take ownership of actions and results.Loyalty: We are committed to our mission, employees, and community.MissionWe Help People Excel! We believe our people are the reason for our success—and we are committed to developing leaders who help others grow.Excel Services has been recognized as a leading design-build contractor with "multiple disciplines under one roof" serving commercial, industrial and institutional customers in the Greater Louisville / Southern Indiana market for several years now. The company has been identified as one of the fastest-growing businesses in the country by INC Magazine.