VP of Accounting & Financial Reporting

Cobalt Recruitment; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a VP of Accounting & Financial Reporting in Dallas, TX. The role involves overseeing financial reporting, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP. Ideal candidates will have a CPA license and significant accounting experience. Competitive salary ranging from $180,000 to $225,000 per year, with benefits including medical and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in accounting and reporting, with 5 years in leadership.
• Active CPA license preferred.
• Experience in a publicly traded environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Direct the financial reporting lifecycle from monthly close to external reporting.
• Lead automation and process optimization strategies.
• Manage compliance deliverables for lenders and investors.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Team leadership

CPA license

ERP familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting systems

Job description

This range is provided by Cobalt Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $225,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Direct message the job poster from Cobalt Recruitment

Finance and Accounting Recruitment Consultant at Cobalt Recruitment

A high-growth Real Estate investment and property management firm is looking to add a VP of Accounting & Financial Reporting to their team. Reporting directly into the SVP of FP&A, the VP of Accounting & Financial Reporting will be responsible for overseeing consolidated financial reporting and technical accounting in compliance with U.S. GAAP, investor, and lender requirements. The VP of Accounting & Financial Reporting partners across teams on systems, policy, and transactions, while leading a high-performing team and scaling reporting for a growing, multi-entity platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct the complete financial reporting lifecycle, from monthly close and consolidation to external quarterly and annual financial statements, including M&A-related reporting deliverables.
• Define and execute the long-term strategy for external reporting, focusing on automation, process optimization, and organizational scalability.
• Lead the research, interpretation, and implementation of new accounting standards under U.S. GAAP, ensuring consistent and compliant application across the enterprise.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Treasury, FP&A, Legal, Investor Relations, Portfolio Management, and Operations to align on disclosures and financial messaging.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, driving audit readiness and timely completion of year-end procedures.
• Manage all lender and investor reporting requirements, including compliance deliverables and ad hoc financial data requests.
• Champion continuous improvement efforts in reporting and close processes through enhanced systems, tools, and workflows.
• Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of directors, managers, and accountants, promoting a culture grounded in excellence, accountability, and development.
• Maintain strong internal control over financial reporting, partnering closely with internal audit and external consultants to assess and enhance controls.
• Support M&A and strategic transactions, including due diligence, technical accounting assessments, and post-acquisition integration planning.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Active CPA license preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years’ progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
• Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP and consolidated financial reporting.
• Familiarity with ERP and financial reporting systems.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.
• Background in a publicly traded environment or Big 4 accounting preferred.
• In-depth understanding of SEC reporting requirements and SOX compliance frameworks.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and General Business

• Industries

  Real Estate and Financial Services

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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