Vice President of Accounting

Vice President of Accounting

Retained Search: Join a confidential, high-growth organization preparing for significant transformational growth and public company readiness. This retained VP of Accounting & Financial Reporting search offers the opportunity to lead a sophisticated accounting and reporting function while partnering directly with executive leadership on IPO readiness, SEC reporting, governance, and scalable financial infrastructure. This is a highly visible leadership role ideal for an experienced accounting executive who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments and has experience building best-in-class accounting organizations within public or pre-public company settings

Code: 48034

Category: Finance & Accounting

Job Description

The VP of Accounting & Financial Reporting will lead all accounting, controllership, financial reporting, and compliance functions for a rapidly evolving organization preparing for continued scale and public company readiness. Reporting into executive leadership, this individual will oversee SEC reporting, IPO readiness initiatives, SOX compliance, audit management, and the development of scalable accounting operations and governance frameworks. This role requires a strong technical accounting background combined with proven leadership experience in high-growth, complex business environments.

Worksite Location: Twin Cities Metro Area – Hybrid Opportunity

Salary Range: Pursuant to Minnesota Pay Transparency law, we are required to provide a good-faith estimate of the salary range and compensation package for this position. Compensation is anticipated to range from $225-250K base salary plus bonus, equity, and long-term incentive potential.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and executive-level benefit offerings.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation processes while ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Oversee internal and external financial reporting requirements, including SEC filings such as 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, and registration statements.
• Drive IPO readiness initiatives including SEC reporting capabilities, governance frameworks, and public-company accounting processes.
• Lead the implementation and maintenance of SOX-compliant internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting and reporting organization capable of supporting long-term company growth.
• Serve as the primary leader managing external audit relationships, including PCAOB requirements, annual audits, and quarterly reviews.
• Oversee technical accounting matters including research, implementation, and documentation of complex accounting guidance and disclosure requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all accounting policies, regulatory requirements, and public company reporting deadlines.
• Partner closely with executive leadership on strategic initiatives, acquisitions, capital markets activities, and financial planning efforts.
• Support treasury operations, lender reporting, tax compliance, and cash flow forecasting initiatives.
• Drive automation, reporting enhancements, and process improvement initiatives to improve scalability and operational efficiency.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA required.
• 10-15+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including senior leadership responsibility in public company environments.
• Prior IPO readiness and/or public company experience strongly preferred, including SEC registration processes and public-company operations.
• Deep technical expertise in SEC reporting, U.S. GAAP, SOX compliance, and public company governance frameworks.
• Proven experience building scalable accounting operations, reporting structures, and internal control environments.
• Strong leadership experience managing and developing accounting and financial reporting teams within fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Experience managing external audits with Big Four or national public accounting firms preferred.
• Advanced technical accounting and financial reporting capabilities, including complex financial statement preparation and disclosures.
• Experience with ERP systems, financial consolidations, and reporting automation initiatives.
• Strong organizational, communication, project management, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate complex accounting and financial reporting concepts effectively across executive leadership, boards, and external stakeholders.

About Versique

Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.

Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.

We believe people are more than resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.

Versique is proud to be an award-winning company, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and a Best Place to Work.

Let's find your people, together.

Versique is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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