VP of Accounting

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Our client is an organization in the Greater Milwaukee area looking for a VP of Accounting. Our client is looking for someone with 10+ years of accounting experience, CPA certification, and strong attention to detail.

The salary for this role will start at $140k +bonus.

The VP of Accounting will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and financial reporting.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Oversee the preparation and review of internal and external financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies and procedures to support consistent and compliant financial reporting.
• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting processes.
• Coordinate annual financial statement audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, due diligence, and integration activities.
• Lead accounting system implementations, ERP enhancements, and process automation initiatives.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting organization.
• Establish performance expectations and provide ongoing coaching and professional development.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and customer-focused culture.

The VP of Accounting will possess the following:

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
• 10+ years of accounting experience.
• CPA required
• Strong leadership skills with prior management experience.
• Well organized, detail oriented and accurate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer


The compensation philosophy reflects the Company's reasonable expectation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to skills, experience level, and overall qualifications. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.