Director, Field Accounting & Financial Strategy

Vistar; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistar is seeking a Director of Accounting to lead Field Accounting across regions and OpCos. You will drive strategy, governance, and scalable processes while guiding senior leaders and accounting managers.

The role reports to the Vice President of Finance and requires strong risk management and cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities include overseeing close cycles, consolidated reporting, and executive finance analyses to influence profitability and operational performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• 8+ years leading managers and multi-site organizations.

Responsibilities

• Direct Field Accounting strategy, priorities, and performance across regions and OpCos.
• Lead and develop Accounting Managers and staff with succession planning.
• Establish and maintain a consistent Field Accounting framework across OpCos.
• Assess risks, drive remediation, and maintain SOX/internal controls.
• Own Field Accounting policies, SOPs, governance, and process documentation.
• Provide executive financial analysis relating to profitability and operations.
• Oversee month-end close, reporting, and balance-sheet governance.
• Collaborate with OpCo and corporate leadership on controls and processes.
• Consolidate reporting for AR, inventory, capex, payroll, and P&L.
• Allocate resources and lead accounting leadership to address growth and risk.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Job description

Vistar is seeking a Director of Accounting to lead Field Accounting across regions and OpCos. You will drive strategy, governance, and scalable processes while guiding senior leaders and accounting managers.

The role reports to the Vice President of Finance and requires strong risk management and cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities include overseeing close cycles, consolidated reporting, and executive finance analyses to influence profitability and operational performance.