Remote IPO-Ready Accounting Transformation Lead (CPA)

UHY-US; Birmingham (AL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UHY Advisors' Resource Solutions Group seeks an Accounting Transformation Manager in Birmingham, AL. A CPA with public accounting background and IPO readiness is preferred, along with strong financial systems and technology skills.

The role is on-site in Birmingham or remote, and involves analyzing processes, leading redesigns, and driving finance system improvements to enhance accuracy, controls, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• CPA required or strongly preferred; public accounting experience ideal.
• 4–6 years of progressive accounting or financial reporting experience.
• Public company accounting experience strongly preferred; IPO readiness or preparation experience is a significant plus.
• Strong understanding of accounting processes, internal controls, financial reporting, and SOX requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing accounting and finance processes to identify inefficiencies, risks, control gaps, and automation opportunities.
• Lead process redesign and remediation initiatives to improve accuracy, efficiency, consistency, and internal controls.
• Support public company readiness and IPO preparation, including documentation and design of future-state accounting processes and controls.
• Develop, maintain, and improve accounting policies, procedures, standard operating procedures, and internal control documentation.
• Lead finance transformation workstreams focused on month-end close optimization, process standardization, ERP enhancements, and reporting redesign.
• Support implementation and enhancement of finance systems, reporting platforms, and accounting tools.
• Participate in system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and post-implementation reviews for finance system enhancements.
• Improve financial data reliability, transparency, and auditability across accounting processes.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, IT, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into practical finance solutions.
• Identify opportunities to leverage automation and emerging technologies, including AI, to streamline accounting processes.
• Support audit and SOX requirements through effective process documentation, control design, and remediation.
• Drive continuous improvement while balancing transformation initiatives with day-to-day accounting needs.

Skills

CPA

Public accounting experience

IPO readiness experience

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

CPA certification

Tools

Workday ERP

Workiva

BlackLine

ERP systems

Job description

UHY Advisors' Resource Solutions Group seeks an Accounting Transformation Manager in Birmingham, AL. A CPA with public accounting background and IPO readiness is preferred, along with strong financial systems and technology skills.

The role is on-site in Birmingham or remote, and involves analyzing processes, leading redesigns, and driving finance system improvements to enhance accuracy, controls, and reporting.