Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. McFadyen Digital is seeking a hands-on Vice President of Accounting to manage the financial operations of a multi-entity professional services firm. The role involves overseeing global accounting, financial reporting, and operational finance while collaborating closely with the CEO and executive team.
Responsibilities
- Own accounting operations globally and drive financial reporting. Full ownership of accounting across the US, India, and Brazil — monthly close, financial statements, GAAP/IFRS compliance, and intercompany consolidations. Prepare and present monthly financial statements to the CEO. Develop and manage the global annual budget
- Oversee cash and operational finance. Own cash management, AR/AP, US multi-state payroll, and oversight of India and Brazil accounting. Manage margins, utilization, and key operational KPIs
- Lead external relationships and review sales contracts and legal documents. Primary contact for external auditors, tax advisors, bankers, and lenders. Manage all deliverables. Responsible for legal review and contract management with clients and vendors
- Lead and develop the accounting, finance, HR, recruiting, and IT teams. Manage and mentor a few small teams of across the US, India and Brazil. Build scalable processes and drive continuous improvement
- Collaborate with CEO and executive team to set and drive organization vision and strategy. Play a key role on the leadership team to help drive the business into new growth
- Own the full monthly and annual close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
- Prepare and present monthly financial statements to the CEO
- Develop and manage global annual budgets and rolling forecasts
- Manage cash flow and maintain accurate cash projections
- Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable
- Run project financial reports including utilization, realization, and gross margin by project/client
- Analyze monthly operating costs and make recommendations to leadership
- Ensure timely and accurate tax filings (US federal, state, and international), with the support of tax advisors in the US, Brazil, and India
- Create ad-hoc financial analyses as needed
- Institute and manage benchmarks for financial and operational performance of the organization
- Oversee and manage the annual audit, including US, India, and Brazil operations
- Ensure adherence to GAAP (US) and IFRS (India and Brazil)
- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal financial reporting requirements
- Manage international transfer pricing practices
- Ensure proper intercompany invoicing and transactions with India and Brazil operations are accurate and timely
- Oversee bank reconciliations and analyze and reconcile balance sheet accounts
- Serve as the primary contact and relationship owner for external auditors throughout the audit cycle
- Interface with banks and lenders; ensure adherence to all banking covenants
- Support review of customer and vendor contracts from a financial and risk perspective
- Process and oversee US multi-state payroll and benefits
- Oversee India and Brazil payrolls in coordination with local teams
- Ensure accuracy and compliance of all payroll tax filings
- Lead, mentor, and develop several teams of professionals across the US, Brazil and India
- Document and continuously improve finance and accounting processes
- Manage existing processes and create new ones as the business evolves
- Other duties and special projects as assigned by the CEO
Skills
- Hands-on experience with both GAAP and IFRS accounting
- 10+ years of accounting or financial leadership experience, with hands-on responsibility
- Experience managing multi-entity, multi-currency international accounting operations including international transfer pricing
- Professional services or technology services industry experience
- Proficiency with QuickBooks
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA strongly preferred
- Experience reviewing and redlining legal contracts (MSA & SOW)
- US multi-state payroll experience
- Advanced skills with Excel and PSA tools like NetSuite OpenAir
- Proven ability to manage external auditor, banker, and tax advisor relationships
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable presenting to senior leadership
- Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on execution
- Experience collaborating with offshore finance teams
- Must be a team player, able to meet strict deadlines and work with minimal supervision
- Experience with Indian and/or Brazilian accounting and tax laws
- Experience at a public accounting firm
- Familiarity with company valuation models
- Portuguese language skills a plus
- Experience in M&A transactions (as seller or acquirer)
- Experience managing nearshore or offshore finance teams
- Experience overseeing HR, recruiting, and IT teams
Benefits
- Medical and Life Insurance.
- Short and Long-Term Disability.
- Generous 401K plan after three months of employment.
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave.
- Flexible work schedule and remote working option.
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