VP Accounting & Corporate Controller POST NUMBER: 451846
Job Title: VP of Accounting
Location: Charlotte, NC
About the Company:
We’re supporting a growing, global organization with a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This company operates as a segment of a publicly traded parent and is known for its entrepreneurial culture, strong leadership team, and collaborative environment. The role is based out of their Charlotte headquarters and offers the opportunity to shape and lead a high-impact finance function.
About the Role:
The VP of Accounting will lead the company’s global accounting operations and play a critical role in delivering accurate financial reporting, ensuring compliance, and maintaining a strong internal control environment. This individual will oversee month-end close, consolidations, tax compliance, and public company reporting requirements as part of the broader enterprise.
This is a hands-on leadership role with direct visibility to executive leadership and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across global entities
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Prepare and present consolidated financial statements to internal and external stakeholders
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Oversee public company reporting requirements as a segment of a publicly traded parent
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Maintain SOX compliance and a strong internal control environment
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Oversee operational accounting functions including A/P, A/R, treasury, and GL
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Manage tax compliance and statutory reporting across multiple jurisdictions
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Coordinate with external auditors, banking partners, and corporate finance
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Mentor and manage a high-performing accounting team
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
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12 years of progressive experience, including 5 in a senior leadership role
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Strong GAAP knowledge, including revenue recognition and consolidations
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Experience supporting public company reporting
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Deep understanding of SOX, internal controls, and audit readiness
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Experience managing global operations and multi-entity reporting
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Proven ability to lead process improvements and scale accounting operations
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Advanced systems knowledge (ERP, Excel, reporting tools)
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.