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Child’s Play is a leading distributor and installer of playground equipment and outdoor solutions across Texas. The company partners with schools, parks, daycares, and churches, delivering everything from playground structures and artificial turf to pavilions, shades, and safety surfacing. Recently acquired by a private equity-backed family office, Child's Play is entering a new phase of growth—with a focus on scaling operations, strengthening financial infrastructure, and pursuing strategic acquisitions. The Opportunity This is a high-impact finance leadership role at a company in growth mode. You’ll own the accounting function end-to-end while helping build the financial foundation needed to scale across systems and processes. You’ll work directly with the President and play a key role in driving financial visibility, operational discipline, and smarter decision-making. What You’ll Own Financial Operations & Reporting Lead the month-end close process with a focus on accuracy and timeliness Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reporting Ensure compliance with GAAP and maintain strong financial controls Process & Infrastructure Build and refine accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes Develop scalable processes as the business grows Cash, Banking & Compliance Monitor cash flow and oversee financial transactions Manage banking relationships and compliance reporting Partner with external auditors and oversee audit processes Coordinate tax filings with external advisors Strategic Finance & Insights Analyze financial performance and surface actionable insights to leadership Build a robust job costing framework to drive visibility into project-level profitability Support pricing and quoting decisions with financial data Growth Enablement Help lay the groundwork for future growth initiatives Work with the Leadership Team for futurer proofing, strategy & projections What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA or Master’s preferred) CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification preferred 5+ years recent experience in financial leadership or accounting role Strong foundation in GAAP and financial reporting Experience with accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or similar) Proven ability to build processes and operate in a growing business Strong analytical thinking and ability to translate data into action Team leadership experience and a hands‑on mindset Nice to Have ERP implementation or upgrade experience Experience in construction, distribution, or project-based environments Comfort operating in a PE-backed or high-growth setting Why This Role Direct exposure to executive leadership Opportunity to build and shape finance within a scaling business Growth potential as the company expands through organic growth and M&A #J-18808-Ljbffr Child's Play Inc.