Chief accounting officer

A client of ours located in Lexington and Versailles, KY is seeking a seasoned Chief Accounting Officer to serve as a key member of their leadership team. With 7+ years of progressive experience, you will lead their financial operations through a period of strategic scaling. This role requires a rare blend of technical GAAP mastery and the executive presence necessary to manage lender and investor relationships. This position is a full-time permanent opportunity offering a competitive salary and benefits package.


salary: $130,000 - $185,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Masters

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting, Risk & Compliance

• Reporting Excellence: Oversee the preparation and delivery of sophisticated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for a multi-entity structure.
• Audit & Tax: Lead all external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting, ensuring 100% compliance with GAAP and industry-specific regulations.
• Capital Management: Manage reporting requirements for lenders, investors, and ownership; support due diligence for acquisitions and financing.
• Internal Controls: Build and maintain a rigorous control environment to safeguard company assets and mitigate risk across all locations.

Accounting Operations & Systems Scaling

• Departmental Leadership: Lead and mentor the accounting team (GL, AP/AR, Payroll, Fixed Assets, and Cash Management) while establishing clear KPIs.
• Infrastructure Optimization: Evaluate and optimize ERP and accounting software platforms to improve automation and financial visibility.
• Process Improvement: Develop scalable accounting systems and workflows that support rapid organizational growth and new entity integrations.

Skills

• Oversee accounting functions
• Financial Statements
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Journal Entries
• Year End Close
• Cost Accounting
• Project Accounting
• Investment Accounting
• Property Accounting
• Standard Cost/Cost Accounting Standards
• Month-End Close
• Payroll Accounting & Benefits
• GAAP
• Tax Compliance
• Audit - Internal

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 7 years
• Experience level: Director

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.