Chief Accounting Officer

Randstad USA; Center Square (PA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 295,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Incentive program

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a high-impact CAO for a financial services client in Blue Bell, PA, reporting to the CFO. This transformative leader will overhaul legacy workflows, drive automation, strengthen controls, and mentor staff to accelerate growth and build a tech-forward accounting function.

Candidates bring 10+ years of accounting, Big 4 background, deep US GAAP expertise, and proven team leadership. Must have CPA and BS in Accounting; ERP/tech experience preferred for complex private equity

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting experience, starting in a Big 4/Large National firm, followed by private industry experience in a professional/financial services or high-growth environment.
• Deep, practical understanding of US GAAP and ability to apply it to real-world scenarios.
• Proven track record of managing teams and mentoring staff to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and financial reporting tools; leveraging technology to automate processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with all levels and explain complex financial concepts to non-accountants.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and CPA certification.

Responsibilities

• Direct all accounting operations including month-end close, financial reporting, and GAAP-compliant statements.
• Serve as internal expert on US GAAP, structuring and documenting frameworks for complex transactions including M&A and debt financing.
• Produce internal and external reporting packages with footnotes and GAAP checklists with high accuracy.
• Lead ERP automation initiatives to simplify and standardize the close cycle.
• Coordinate with external auditors, manage PBC lists, and ensure smooth audit cycles.
• Develop and maintain corporate accounting policies and a strong control environment.
• Support FP&A, Treasury, and Legal on ad-hoc projects like capital raises and due diligence.

Skills

US GAAP

Leadership & mentoring

ERP proficiency

Interpersonal skills

CPA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Our client is seeking a high-impact CAO to serve as a strategic architect for their financial operations. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a pivotal leadership appointment for an established financial services firm currently undergoing a period of aggressive scaling. We aren't looking for a traditional caretaker; we need a transformative leader who will act as the CFO's right hand-possessing the operational tenacity to overhaul legacy workflows and the interpersonal influence to guide a talented team through significant cultural and technological shifts. This high-visibility role demands a unique "player-coach" who can seamlessly pivot between high-level fiscal strategy and the granular mechanics of automation. Working in lockstep with executive leadership, you will be the primary driver of change-integrating sophisticated automation tools, sharpening internal controls, and mentoring staff to ensure the accounting function isn't just keeping pace with growth, but actively accelerating it. If you have a proven managerial pedigree and the vision to build a world-class, tech-forward infrastructure, this is your opportunity to define the future of an industry leader.

location: Blue Bell, Pennsylvania

job type: Permanent

salary: $225,000 - 295,000 per year

work hours: 9 to 5

education: Bachelor's degree

experience: 10 Years

Responsibilities

• Direct all accounting operations including the month-end close process, Financial Reporting, and the preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Serve as the definitive internal expert on US GAAP; proactively structuring, evaluating, and documenting the accounting framework for complex private equity-backed transactions, including M&A activity, debt financing, and revenue optimization.
• Own the production of internal and external financial reporting packages, including footnote disclosures and GAAP checklists, ensuring 100% accuracy and compliance.
• Continuously evaluate and improve the general ledger structure and accounting workflows. Lead the implementation of automation within the ERP to simplify and standardize the close cycle.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors; manage the PBC list, drive timely resolution of technical accounting inquiries, and ensure a "no-surprises" audit cycle.
• Develop, document, and maintain corporate accounting policies. Establish a robust control environment that ensures data integrity and protects company assets.
• Support FP&A, Treasury, and Legal on ad-hoc projects, including capital raises, M&A due diligence, and specialized financial analysis.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting experience, ideally starting in a Big 4/Large National firm followed by significant "hands-on" private industry experience in a Professional/Financial services or high-growth environment.
• You have a deep, practical understanding of US GAAP. You don't just know the rules; you know how to apply them to real-world business scenarios.
• You have a proven track record of managing teams and mentoring staff to meet critical deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Highly proficient in ERP systems and financial reporting tools; you look for ways to use technology to eliminate manual work.
• You possess the interpersonal skills to work effectively across all levels of the organization and the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-accounting stakeholders.
• BS in Accounting and an CPA

skills: $500M-1 billion

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including

• health
• an incentive and recognition program
• 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility)

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Any consideration of a background check would be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee's specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.