Vice President of Accounting

Vice President of Accounting (Path to CFO)

Location: Dallas, TX Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Overview: We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Vice President of Accounting to lead our financial operations and position the organization for sustained growth and scalability. This individual will play a key leadership role in overseeing all accounting functions while serving as a critical business partner to the executive team. The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking financial leader with the ambition and capability to transition into the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management processes.
• Partner with executive leadership to drive financial strategy, optimize performance, and identify growth opportunities.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing accounting team.
• Implement and enhance financial systems and reporting tools to support business scalability.
• Support strategic initiatives such as M&A, capital planning, and long-term financial modeling.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity