Vice President of Accounting

Harmer; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmer, partnering with a Houston-based organization, seeks an experienced Vice President of Accounting to lead corporate accounting, financial reporting, treasury, and strategic initiatives. The role focuses on complex transactions, consolidations, and process improvements in a dynamic environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with executive leadership, manage accounting teams, and drive improvements in internal controls and reporting capabilities while navigating complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong technical accounting background with extensive knowledge of US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of corporate accounting and financial reporting across a complex, multi-entity organization.
• Oversee complex accounting matters, including consolidations, intercompany transactions, and non-routine accounting activities.
• Support acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, recapitalizations, and other significant transactions.
• Oversee accounting related to complex entity structures, capital transactions, and investments.
• Review consolidated financial statements and ensure compliance with US GAAP.
• Partner closely with executive leadership on financial matters, business initiatives, and strategic decisions.
• Provide oversight and support across treasury, external audits, tax, and compliance-related activities.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting professionals while strengthening the overall accounting function.
• Evaluate and improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting capabilities.
• Support accounting systems, technology enhancements, and opportunities for automation.
• Lead special projects and cross-functional initiatives as the organization continues to grow and evolve.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification (preferred)

Job description

Harmer is partnering with an established Houston-based organization in their search for an experienced Vice President of Accounting. This is a senior accounting leadership opportunity with broad responsibility across corporate accounting, complex transactions, financial reporting, treasury, and strategic initiatives.

We are looking for an established accounting leader who brings a strong technical foundation, experience navigating complex organizational structures, and the ability to operate at both a strategic and hands-on level. This individual will work closely with executive leadership, providing oversight of key accounting activities while playing an integral role in complex transactions, special projects, and continued process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of corporate accounting and financial reporting across a complex, multi-entity organization
• Oversee complex accounting matters, including consolidations, intercompany transactions, and non-routine accounting activities
• Support acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, recapitalizations, and other significant transactions
• Oversee accounting related to complex entity structures, capital transactions, and investments
• Review consolidated financial statements and ensure compliance with US GAAP
• Partner closely with executive leadership on financial matters, business initiatives, and strategic decisions
• Provide oversight and support across treasury, external audits, tax, and compliance-related activities
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting professionals while strengthening the overall accounting function
• Evaluate and improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting capabilities
• Support accounting systems, technology enhancements, and opportunities for automation
• Lead special projects and cross-functional initiatives as the organization continues to grow and evolve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA strongly preferred
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant accounting leadership responsibilities
• Previous public accounting experience strongly preferred
• Strong technical accounting background with extensive knowledge of US GAAP and consolidated financial reporting
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and partner effectively with executive leadership
• Experience leading and developing accounting teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Experience improving accounting processes, controls, and reporting capabilities
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to navigate detailed accounting matters while maintaining a broader strategic perspective