Vice President of Accounting

LHH is partnering with a high-growth, entrepreneurial organization to identify a Vice President of Accounting. This is a unique opportunity for a proven accounting leader who enjoys building infrastructure, rolling up their sleeves, and driving operational excellence in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of Big 4/public accounting and progressive industry experience, along with a hands‑on leadership style and a start‑up mentality. This individual will serve as a key member of the finance leadership team and play a critical role in scaling the accounting function as the business continues to grow. Compensation: $225,000 - $250,000 base salary plus bonus and equity potential Responsibilities Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, consolidations, and technical accounting Establish and strengthen scalable processes, controls, and reporting infrastructure to support rapid growth Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and all regulatory reporting requirements Partner closely with executive leadership on strategic initiatives, business planning, and operational improvements Oversee external audits, tax compliance, and relationships with outside advisors Drive process automation and system optimization initiatives to improve efficiency and accuracy Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting organization Support M&A activity, integrations, due diligence, and special projects as needed Provide hands‑on leadership and willingness to dive into day‑to‑day accounting activities when required Create and maintain a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance CPA required Combination of Big 4/public accounting and industry accounting experience 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership of accounting teams Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls Experience operating within a high-growth, entrepreneurial, or rapidly changing environment Proven ability to build processes and infrastructure from the ground up Strong executive presence with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization Advanced ERP and financial systems experience Preferred Qualifications Experience in private equity-backed or venture-backed environments Prior experience leading system implementations, upgrades, or finance transformation initiatives M&A and integration experience Experience scaling teams during periods of significant organizational growth #J-18808-Ljbffr LHH Recruitment Solutions