IPO-Ready Chief Accounting Officer

Madison-Davis, LLC; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison-Davis, LLC client is seeking a Chief Accounting Officer to serve as the principal accounting officer for a scaling fintech bank preparing for the public markets. The CAO will ensure integrity of financial statements, readiness of accounting for an IPO, and long-term design of a finance organization that meets public company standards.

This executive will partner with the CFO as a trusted advisor and second-in-command across finance, combining hands-on technical accounting leadership with

Qualifications

• CPA license is required and CPA designation.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, mainly in financial services.
• Significant leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary accounting and finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Set the accounting and disclosure strategy for the company's path to the public markets, including timeline, resources, and pre-offering filings.
• Own the full SEC reporting cycle and ensure filings comply with US GAAP, Regulation S-X, and S-K.
• Maintain the accounting policy manual and provide technical memos for new products and significant transactions.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close with focus on speed, accuracy, and SOX controls.
• Partner with the Board and executive team on risk, controls, and financial strategy.

Skills

Executive leadership

Financial reporting

US GAAP

Strategic planning

Education

CPA license

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Madison-Davis, LLC client is seeking a Chief Accounting Officer to serve as the principal accounting officer for a scaling fintech bank preparing for the public markets. The CAO will ensure integrity of financial statements, readiness of accounting for an IPO, and long-term design of a finance organization that meets public company standards.

This executive will partner with the CFO as a trusted advisor and second-in-command across finance, combining hands-on technical accounting leadership with