Vice President, Finance

Expected Results

• Drive efficient global close processes that facilitate accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Ensuring as much consistency across the chart of accounts – and within the use of individual accounts – between regional teams as possible given local accounting standards.
• Collaborate deeply in monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes.
• Oversee all North American accounting activities, including management of the regional controller / regional accounting team and functional activity such tax, audit, payroll, treasury, A/P, A/R, etc.
• Providing insightful, strategic analysis that shapes financial and business decisions by framing data in accessible language and context.
• Partner deeply with the FP&A function to help ensure excellence in and continued evolution of board reporting, forecasting, budgeting, etc.
• Reinforce culture of continuous improvement with regard to accounting policies and procedures.
• Continue work to maximize operational efficiencies from accounting systems and processes.
• Use technical and operational leadership to drive the professional growth and development of accounting professionals across the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field required. CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including at least 3 years leading an accounting team, preferably within the financial services or technology sector.
• Demonstrated history of successfully leading teams through external financial audits.
• Experience playing a senior role within a global finance team, preferably with basic knowledge of UK accounting standards / finance practices.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to convey complex financial information in a clear and concise manner to multiple audiences across two operating regions.
• Detail-oriented and analytical operating style with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to accuracy and integrity, including the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Solid business acumen and strategic mindset paired with strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Great organization and time management skills with a comfort operating in a dynamic environment under tight timelines.
• Ultimate team player mentality demonstrated by being “hands-on” in day-to-day activities with colleagues but also highly driven, self-motivated, and working well independently with limited direction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, NetSuite, OpenAir, and/or Salesforce beneficial.