McBride Executive Search · 4 hours ago
Vice President of Accounting/CAO
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$250K/yr - $250K/yr
15+ years expMcBride Executive Search is seeking a strategic accounting leader to join a dynamic, publicly traded multi-location organization as Vice President of Accounting/CAO. The role involves driving enterprise-wide transformation, ensuring the integrity and modernization of the accounting infrastructure, and partnering directly with the CFO on key financial governance.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Carol McBride
Responsibilities
Lead Accounting Operations: You'll oversee all corporate and financial reporting functions, initially leading the Corporate Accounting and Consolidations group with future expansion into operational accounting and Tax. You'll establish standardized accounting policies across all locations while supporting the centralization of accounting functions into the corporate office
Drive Transformation & Innovation: Spearhead enterprise-wide initiatives focused on centralization, standardization, and automation. You'll modernize accounting systems, ERP platforms, and close automation tools while redesigning monthly close processes to enhance speed, accuracy, and visibility
Ensure Compliance & Control: Own internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) and SOX compliance, ensuring adherence to U.S. GAAP and public company standards. You'll serve as the primary accounting advisor to executive leadership and the Audit Committee, partnering with the CFO on complex accounting judgments and disclosures
Build High-Performing Teams: Develop and mentor a talented accounting organization capable of thriving in a public company environment. You'll establish clear roles and performance metrics while cultivating future accounting leaders through strong succession planning
Support Strategic Initiatives: Provide oversight for SEC reporting, support earnings cycles and investor reporting, and own quarterly reviews and annual audits. Partner with IT, FP&A, Shared Services, and Accounting Operations to enable scalable financial systems that support growth and acquisitions
Qualification
Required
Active CPA license
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (Master's degree preferred)
15+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience
Significant public company experience required
Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and SOX compliance
Proven track record leading accounting transformation and automation initiatives
Experience managing multi-location, inventory-intensive operations
Preferred
Big 4 or national public accounting firm background
Experience with ERP implementations
Track record supporting M&A activity and post-acquisition integration
Benefits
Bonus potential 40%
Equity 35% year
Company
McBride Executive Search
Over 30 years of expertise in placing the right candidate with the right company in the Phoenix area and nationally
0-1 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase