Vice President of Accounting
Pivotal Solutions
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Description
- Financial Maestro: Craft and execute financial strategies that align with our growth objectives, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
- Reporting Virtuoso: Oversee the timely and accurate preparation of financial reports, from monthly to annual, ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies.
- Risk Wrangler: Identify and mitigate financial risks, including those pesky tax, currency, and regulatory compliance challenges.
- Internal Control Maestro: Establish and maintain a fortress of internal controls to protect company assets and stay on the right side of the regulatory line.
- Team Leader Extraordinaire: Provide guidance and direction to the accounting team, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
- Audit and Compliance Conductor: Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with financial reporting and disclosure requirements.
- Tax Planning Maestro: Work hand in hand with tax advisors to develop tax strategies that optimize our tax position while staying on the straight and narrow of the law.
- Process Improviser: Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, enhance efficiency, and improve the accuracy of financial reporting.
- Cross-functional Collaborator: Work closely with other departments to support business initiatives and strategic objectives.
- Professional Development Guru: Stay up to date with industry trends, accounting standards, and regulatory changes, and ensure ongoing professional development for yourself and the accounting team.
Requirements
- CPA Certification: Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with active licensure.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA) preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity. Prior experience in manufacturing and/or construction industries is highly desirable.
- Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards (GAAP), and regulatory requirements.
- Leadership Skills: Proven track record of effectively leading and developing high-performing teams.
- Analytical Abilities: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and make strategic recommendations.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and contribute to the development and execution of the company's overall business strategy.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and precision in financial reporting.
- Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Benefits
- professional development
About this role
Pivotal Solutions is seeking a Vice President of Accounting to lead its finance function and drive strategic financial planning across the organization. You'll own the full accounting operation—from financial strategy and budgeting to regulatory compliance and internal controls—while partnering closely with the Director of Accounting and collaborating across departments to support business growth. The role demands someone who can balance the technical rigor of financial reporting and tax optimization with the leadership challenge of building and developing a high-performing accounting team.
This position requires a CPA with at least 10 years of accounting and finance experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role. A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is essential; an MBA is preferred. Prior experience in manufacturing or construction is highly desirable and would be a significant asset. You'll need strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial data, excellent communication abilities to work effectively with both internal teams and external auditors, and the strategic mindset to identify process improvements and contribute to company-wide objectives.
The role is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and requires full-time, in-office presence. It's suited for an experienced finance leader ready to take on broader strategic responsibility and who thrives managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
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