Vice President of Accounting

Outstanding PE sponsor, leadership team, brands, products, and people! This team and company are ideal for a proactive, transformational accounting leader. Headquartered in North Dallas, this specialty manufacturing and distribution organization has multiple plants and warehouses across North America. The VP of Accounting serves as the top leader of the accounting function, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, and is responsible for all core corporate accounting activities, as well as the plant-level Controllers. We seek a transformational leader who will be focused on driving significant improvement in the overall function – people, processes, and systems – through implementing clear and consistent procedures, processes and controls, organizing the team and establishing priorities for them, and partnering with stakeholders to support a successful reconfiguration of NetSuite. This individual will build a culture of “accounting tenacity”, tempered with an 80/20 materiality decision-making mindset. RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership and Team Building Build a culture of continuous improvement. Teach and coach the team in the fundamentals. Establish clear short and long-term goals, performance standards, and development plans. Maintain a high level of engagement with the team, providing positive reinforcement, feedback, and support for professional growth. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation within the accounting organization. Strategic Accounting Leadership Partner with the CFO to determine accounting and tax implications for all material business decisions. Partner with FP&A team on company-wide initiatives and implement best practice processes and systems in key accounting functions while developing and tracking functional KPIs in partnership with FP&A leadership. Partner with FP&A to develop, analyze, and interpret accounting information to assess operating results in terms of profitability, performance against plan, and other matters impacting fiscal soundness. Principal point of contact with accounting firms, while owning the Company’s interpretation of technical accounting matters and compliance with federal, state and local tax regulations. Oversee cash flow forecasting and liquidity management to monitor debt covenant compliance. Manage banking relationships, treasury operations, and capital planning. Operational Accounting Leadership Ensure accurate and timely dissemination of financial reporting, including internal and external monthly financial statements, audits, and lender reporting. Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements. Act as the primary liaison with external auditors and lead all aspects of the annual audit and related filings. Manage the daily aspects of accounting, billing, financial statements, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, tax compliance, and revenue recognition. Oversee general ledger and recording of all business transactions, including analysis and reconciliation of accounts. Manage inventory, fixed assets, and capital expenditure accounting and reporting. Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. Oversee complex technical accounting Manage insurance Oversee Sales Tax and coordinate with RSM on income tax Partner with business and finance leadership to prepare the business for sale at a later date Process Optimization and Internal Controls Drive process improvements and internal control enhancements across the accounting organization to ensure integrity, scalability, and efficiency. Bring rigor and discipline to accounting processes, including shortening the close cycle and improving reporting speed and accuracy. Leverage technology to automate and streamline workflows, reporting, and reconciliations. Validate all financial controls and procedures, maintaining proper policies and procedures in finance, accounting, and tax. QUALIFICATIONS Education & Certifications Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required CPA required MBA or advanced degree preferred Experience 15+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a VP+ leadership role Proven success managing external audits, audit committees, and complex financial reporting under US GAAP. Experience across a range of business models (e.g., software/SaaS, manufacturing, labor-based businesses, distribution) Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements, technology implementations, and operational efficiencies. Exceptional leadership and team-building skills. Track record of managing and developing high-performing teams. Comfortable acting as a change agent—experienced in driving transformation. Strong technical accounting expertise, with a proven ability to interpret and apply complex accounting standards. Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership, the C-suite, board members, and external stakeholders. High integrity and strong ethical standards, with a clear sense of fiduciary responsibility and a bias for action. Strategic and detail-oriented mindset. Able to balance precision in financial reporting with broader financial planning and business alignment. Strong cross-functional collaborator, able to partner effectively with key stakeholders across functions. Exceptional analytical skills with a strong understanding of financial data and its implications for business strategy. Experience managing and implementing financial planning tools and systems. NetSuite is ideal. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pinnacle Executive Search Co.