Chief Accounting Officer

Microvast; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Holidays

Disability Insurance

Job summary

A technology innovator in Stafford, TX is seeking a Chief Accounting Officer to lead accounting functions and ensure financial transparency. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in accounting leadership, with a strong background in U.S. GAAP and SEC compliance. This role involves direct collaboration with senior leadership and oversight of financial reporting. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Experience leading accounting operations at scale.
• Demonstrated success modernizing systems and lifting process maturity.
• Experience partnering with executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all aspects of the accounting functions.
• Provide key partnership to the executive team on financial matters.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and local accounting standards.

Skills

Driving change

Executive courage

Business partner mindset

Impactful communication

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Education

15+ years in progressive accounting leadership

Active U.S. CPA certification

Big 4 experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Document management systems

Job description

Join the Microvast Team (NASDAQ: MVST), a technology innovator that designs, develops and manufactures lithium-ion battery solutions. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Stafford, TX, Microvast is renowned for its cutting-edge cell technology and its vertical integration capabilities which extend from core battery chemistry (cathode, anode, electrolyte, and separator) to battery packs.

Chief Accounting Officer

Microvast is seeking a Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) to lead the enterprise’s global accounting, reporting, and controls functions. This executive will drive the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting, oversee SOX compliance and internal controls, and serve as a strategic finance partner to senior leadership on capital markets, transactions, and business growth initiatives. This is a highly visible public‑company role reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with direct impact on Microvast’s governance, financial transparency, and long‑term value creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all aspects of the accounting and control functions of the organization; accountable for the development, deployment, and implementation of all company methods, procedures, and practices to safeguard the assets of the enterprise and to properly reflect its financial results.
• Set the strategic direction for the development and deployment of financial and reporting processes that ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, any other local accounting standards, and the regulatory environment, thereby mitigating risk in the market.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO, CEO, President and other senior leaders on financial accounting, financial reporting, and other key accounting and controls matters; provide key partner to the CEO, President and CFO on strategic business initiatives by understanding and communicating the accounting and financial implications of various growth strategies and transactions.
• Participate in financial due diligence and integration activities, including accounting quality of earnings analysis, pre‑close integration planning, post‑close decentralized accounting activities, and post‑acquisition business and systems integration.
• Support in all required company filings related to capital market activities.
• Provide robust, reliable data with consistent definitions so the enterprise has a single view of the financial and business facts to support management decisions.
• Serve as key point of contact with the external audit firm to ensure timely and efficient completion of all reviews and audits.
• Maintain, upgrade, and/or support in implementation of the optimal ERP system and broader finance IT infrastructure necessary to record financial transactions and generate the company's financial statements.
• Help lead the implementation of new financial systems; modernize and simplify the function with a focus on improving efficiency while lowering costs across financial processes in both field and corporate operations.
• Oversee tax team responsible for strategic planning to minimize cash tax exposure, timely and accurate statutory reporting, tax‑related accounting estimates, and close collaboration with business operations on all indirect tax matters.
• Attract, develop, motivate, and manage a high‑performance and high‑potential team.

Education and Qualifications

• 15+ years in progressive accounting leadership; minimum 10+ years as CAO of a public company traded on the NYSE or NASDAQ; deep expertise in US GAAP, IFRS and CAS, SEC, SOX.
• Active U.S. CPA certification is required.
• Big 4 experience is strongly preferred.

What You’ll Bring

The ideal candidate will bring a track record of driving change, with ample executive courage to make difficult recommendations and/or decisions. They will possess a business partner mindset, an authentic leadership style, and impactful communication and influencing skills.

• Experience leading accounting operations at scale.
• Demonstrated success modernizing systems/ERP and lifting process maturity.
• Experience partnering with executive leadership, auditors, Audit Committees.
• Industrial/technology manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills e.g., Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), document management systems, and redlining software.
• Must be detail‑oriented and have strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, with the ability to re‑prioritize on short time frames.
• Ability to make complex decisions based on the data available; drives to the finish on all projects.
• Acts responsibly and conscientiously.
• Works under pressure to meet specific deadlines.
• Works well both independently and in a team environment; addresses differences fairly and equitably; treats everyone as a preferred internal client.
• Dedicated to quality, reliability, and highest professional standards in all work tasks.
• Must be a self‑starter and quick learner.

Compensation and Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – United Healthcare & Principal
• Company‑paid Life & AD&D plus voluntary options for family
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts with tax advantages
• Company‑paid Long‑Term Disability plus optional Short‑Term Disability
• Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Sick and Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance – Nationwide

Expected Compensation

Annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

>Applicants for employment at Microvast must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Microvast is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Microvast is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

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