Global VP of Accounting & Finance — Path to CFO

Headfarmer; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Headfarmer, a global PE-backed organization, seeks a Managing Director of Accounting & Finance to lead the worldwide accounting, tax, and audit functions and shape the company’s financial strategy. You will manage a distributed team, partner with senior executives, and drive transparency and governance across multiple entities.

This is a high-impact, strategic role with a clear path toward the CFO role, requiring a CPA and a strong background in GAAP and international tax.

Qualifications

• CPA required; MA in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin preferred.
• Experience leading large international accounting teams in PE-backed environments.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and global tax compliance.
• Proven track record with ERP and financial transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead global accounting, tax, and audit functions across regions.
• Develop strategic frameworks for A/P, A/R, and tax operations for scalability and compliance.
• Collaborate with business leaders to anticipate regulatory impacts and align financial strategies.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close, reporting, and governance processes.
• Strengthen internal controls and mitigate financial risk.
• Drive system transformation across ERP, automation, and reporting tools.
• Coordinate with external auditors and internal stakeholders for audit readiness.
• Build and mentor a diverse global accounting team.
• Provide data-driven insights to executive leadership and the board.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial analysis

GAAP

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CPA

Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Tools

ERP systems

Tax software

Audit coordination

Job description

Headfarmer, a global PE-backed organization, seeks a Managing Director of Accounting & Finance to lead the worldwide accounting, tax, and audit functions and shape the company’s financial strategy. You will manage a distributed team, partner with senior executives, and drive transparency and governance across multiple entities.

This is a high-impact, strategic role with a clear path toward the CFO role, requiring a CPA and a strong background in GAAP and international tax.