Vice President - Accounting

Seeking an experienced Vice President Accounting (REMOTE) for our high growth food & beverage client based in Houston, Texas. This is a Remote role with 25% domestic travel (one week per month in Houston office).

• Base Salary up to $215K DOE plus up to 25% bonus opportunity, equity/stock options and benefits


• Diverse, full-cycle accounting experience required (Month End Close, General Acctg, Reporting, Controls, GL, Inventory, Tax, Cash Mgmt etc.)


• Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred


• Leadership experience in high growth public and/or private accounting environments required


• ERP Implementation experience


• The candidate best suited is a hands-on, enthusiastic, disciplined professional looking to join a well-funded, high growth company. This role reports to the company CFO.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for leadership review and discussion


• Oversee execution on all day-to-day, month-end, and year-end accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable, treasury and cash management, tax, internal controls, payroll, account reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger


• Support financial planning and business strategy with analysis of key financial performance trends and operating data, and providing timely, clear communication with leadership team


• Implement and model best practices in all areas of the accounting and financial process in accordance with GAAP and internal control procedures


• Assist with external resources and requirements (tax, audit, external financial resources)


• Monitor contractual relations for compatibility with financial projections and financial compliance


• Accounting leader with regards to change management activities and ERP implementation / technology improvements

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required; Masters Degree a plus


• 10+ years of accounting and finance experience including in a leadership role


• CPA Required


• Public accounting experience (Big 4 or Regional Firm) strongly preferred


• Experience in a high growth public and/or private company


• Experience in consumer product goods or food & beverage sector a plus


• Experience supervising accounting team members


• Experience developing and implementing financial policies, procedures, and controls


• Experience with ERP systems, including implementation and maintenance of such systems to meet changing business needs