VP, Chief Accounting Officer (Charlotte)

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOININGJoin a service-oriented organization with a large field-based workforce supporting commercial customers across multiple markets.The company operates in a decentralized, multi-business-unit environment, creating a need for strong communication, partnership, and consistency across field leadership, operations, finance, HR, legal, and external partners.Backed by a long-term ownership structure, the organization continues to expand through acquisitions and organic initiatives, creating opportunities to build more scalable processes and strengthen enterprise-wide visibility.National platform where leadership is focused on improving internal alignment, enhancing reporting capabilities, and creating more consistent processes across the organization.WHAT THEY OFFER YOUOpportunity to help shape and elevate an evolving function with meaningful visibility across the organization.Potential for the role to expand in scope over time as the organization continues to scale and mature.Hybrid work model with remote flexibility on designated days, along with lunch provided in the office.WHAT YOU WILL DOLead the transformation of the accounting organization as the company prepares for an anticipated IPO, establishing the infrastructure, governance, and reporting capabilities required of a public company.Build and oversee the SEC reporting function, including ownership of Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, registration statements, and related disclosures.Serve as the company's technical accounting expert, providing guidance on complex transactions, accounting policy, GAAP interpretation, and regulatory compliance.Develop and implement scalable accounting policies, internal controls, governance frameworks, and financial reporting processes to support continued growth and public company readiness.Partner closely with executive leadership, legal counsel, auditors, and external advisors throughout the IPO preparation process, including SOX readiness and Section 404 compliance.Lead the development of the accounting organization by mentoring existing talent, recruiting top performers, and building a high-performing technical accounting and financial reporting team.Drive continuous improvement across the accounting function by implementing best practices, strengthening operational efficiencies, and enhancing reporting quality.Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Internal Audit, Legal, and operational leaders to support strategic initiatives and business growth.Provide executive leadership with thoughtful accounting guidance on acquisitions, financing activities, and other complex business transactions.Establish a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence across the accounting organization.HOW YOU ARE QUALIFIEDBachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA designation strongly preferred.15+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, including significant public company and/or public accounting experience.Demonstrated expertise in SEC reporting, including preparation and review of Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, and other SEC filings.Deep technical accounting knowledge with extensive experience researching and applying U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations, including Regulation S-X and Regulation S-K.Proven experience developing accounting policies, authoring technical accounting memoranda, and advising on complex accounting matters.Experience preparing an organization for public company reporting requirements, SOX compliance, and governance initiatives. Prior IPO experience is advantageous but not required.Track record of building, developing, and leading high-performing accounting and financial reporting teams.Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, external auditors, legal advisors, and Boards of Directors.Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, or other complex corporate initiatives is highly desirable.Background within a large public company, private equity-backed organization, or Big Four/public accounting environment is preferred.A collaborative, hands-on leader who enjoys building organizations, mentoring talent, and creating scalable processes during periods of significant growth.#LI-DT1Reference: 69699