Hybrid VP of Accounting & Financial Reporting

Affiliated Distributors (AD); Wayne (PA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Travel 5% or less

Job summary

Affiliated Distributors (AD) in Wayne, PA seeks a VP, Accounting & Financial Reporting to lead the close, consolidation, and monthly reporting process. This hands‑on leader will prepare financial statements, schedules, tax deliverables, budgets, forecasts, and executive reporting while developing the team.

They will partner with business leaders on technical accounting matters, oversee audits and tax reporting, and drive improvements through automation and technology to enhance accuracy and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• MBA preferred, but not required.
• Current CPA license is required.
• At least 10 years of experience in a combination of national public accounting firm, large company corporate accounting, and/or financial reporting/consolidations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly close process with reconciliations, journal entries, investment accounting, foreign currency translations and financial statements.
• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting and financial reporting team, establishing clear expectations and accountability for timely, high‑quality deliverables.
• Prepare internal reporting schedules for use by business leaders (results of operations, balance sheets, statements of cash flow, key performance indicators, other analysis as needed).
• Prepare external reporting deliverables including US GAAP financial statements, supporting schedules and footnotes, quarterly Board and executive reporting, financial bridges, and specialized financial statement packages for banks, insurers, PwC, the 401(k) plan and other stakeholders.
• Perform consolidation of results from multiple ERP systems, including reviewing and validating reported data.
• Lead the coordination and execution of the Company's planning process for all operating expenses, fee income and revenue from other sources including member programs and services. Create annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and relevant supporting schedules. Coordinate inputs from departmental leaders, provide insight and commentary on major variances, and effectively collaborate with executive leadership and stakeholders throughout the process.
• Develop and analyze financial models, pro forma views, acquisition opening balance sheets, and related purchase accounting journal entries; coordinate valuations with third‑party firm.
• Maintain legal entity ledgers and prepare US GAAP tax trial balances, tax supporting schedules, K-1 review information, and Canadian tax return information; coordinate all tax return deliverables with external tax advisors.
• Own the monthly balance sheet and non‑GAAP reconciliation process, including review and timely resolution of reconciling items; oversee BlackLine system administration and manage the vendor relationship.
• Manage the general ledger system and assist with general ledger system upgrade and integration projects, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruptions to Accounting team.
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting practices, leveraging technology and automation to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Serve as the primary relationship owner for audit, tax and consulting firms.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

US GAAP expertise

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Excel modeling

Automation/AI tools

Attention to detail

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

MBA preferred

CPA license

Job description

Affiliated Distributors (AD) in Wayne, PA seeks a VP, Accounting & Financial Reporting to lead the close, consolidation, and monthly reporting process. This hands‑on leader will prepare financial statements, schedules, tax deliverables, budgets, forecasts, and executive reporting while developing the team.

They will partner with business leaders on technical accounting matters, oversee audits and tax reporting, and drive improvements through automation and technology to enhance accuracy and