VP of Accounting

Since 2021, Brennan Staffing Group Inc. has demonstrated excellence in solving the staffing needs of prestigious companies across New England. Specializing in placements within High Tech, Biotech, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, and other dynamic industries, we provide tailored staffing solutions on both temporary and permanent bases in Accounting, Finance, and Human Resources.

Our client is a large global SaaS-based company offering immense growth opportunities for the right professional. With a strong focus on performance, innovation, and long-term succession planning, our client is driven by a commitment to excellence and strategic expansion. This is a high-impact leadership role within a forward-thinking organization poised for continued success.

What You’ll Do

As Vice President of Accounting, you will serve as a strategic leader within our client’s finance organization, responsible for driving the execution of complex accounting initiatives across a global, multi-product enterprise. You will lead a team of senior professionals and serve as a key partner to executive leadership, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of all financial reporting and accounting operations.

• Leadership & Strategy
• Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of senior finance professionals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement aligned with organizational goals.
• Partner with the Chief Accounting Officer to design and implement enterprise-wide finance initiatives and transformation efforts.
• Technical Accounting Implementation
• Own and drive the implementation of critical accounting standards and frameworks, including:
• Revenue Recognition (ASC 606): Lead cross-functional efforts to ensure accurate and timely recognition across diverse product and service lines.
• Business Combinations (ASC 805): Oversee accounting treatment, integration planning, and financial reporting for acquisitions and strategic investments.
• Equity-Based Compensation (ASC 718): Manage valuation, expense recognition, and disclosure for equity programs.
• Segment Reporting (ASC 280): Align operational metrics with financial disclosures across business units.
• Treasury and Derivative Accounting: Implement hedge accounting strategies and ensure accurate valuation and reporting of financial instruments.
• Functional Currency and Foreign Exchange: Lead global currency assessments and translation methodologies for international entities.
• Tax Accounting (ASC 740): Collaborate with Tax to ensure accurate provision calculations and deferred tax reporting.
• Exit and Restructuring Activities: Provide technical guidance and documentation for divestitures, closures, and workforce reductions.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance
• Oversee the preparation and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings, earnings releases, and other external disclosures.
• Ensure full compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal policies.
• Present to the Audit Committee on technical accounting and reporting matters.
• Maintain and manage relationships with external auditors, including audit scope, issue resolution, and quarterly reviews.
• Policy & Controls
• Own and maintain global accounting policies, ensuring consistent application and communication across business units.
• Lead Sarbanes-Oxley compliance efforts, including documentation and evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Support internal audit and remediation efforts related to control deficiencies.
• Advisory & Collaboration
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business units on technical accounting implications of new products, services, and international expansion.
• Provide ad hoc financial and accounting support for strategic initiatives, including transfer pricing and segment reporting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Tax, Treasury, Legal, and FP&A teams.
• Lead corporate accounting areas such as equity-based compensation and employee benefit plan financial statements.

Skills & Experience You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required. Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience, including Big 4 public accounting and senior leadership roles in a public company.
• 5+ years of recent SEC reporting experience.
• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and technical accounting across a global, multi-product organization.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success managing external auditors and resolving complex accounting issues.
• In-depth knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and internal control frameworks.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Compensation:

Base Salary is up to 250K + Incentives