Vice President of Accounting

LHH; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Vice President of Divisional Accounting in New York to lead accounting strategy for a large trading-focused business. This senior-level role involves overseeing divisional accounting, management reporting, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate will have a CPA and 20+ years of accounting and finance leadership experience. Responsibilities include managing multi-entity environments, guiding teams through growth and transformation, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
• Deep experience across accounting operations, financial controls, audits, M&A, and complex entities.
• Proven ability to lead large teams and manage multi-entity environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead all divisional accounting, management reporting, and financial analysis activities.
• Oversee and review significant accounting transactions and judgments.
• Play a hands-on role in M&A and post-merger integration.

Skills

Leadership in accounting operations

Financial analysis

M&A experience

Risk management

Team development

Education

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

CPA

MBA

Job description

I’m partnering with a well‑established, complex organization to recruit a Vice President of Divisional Accounting to lead accounting strategy for a large trading‑focused business with multiple subsidiaries.

This is a senior‑level leadership role for someone who thrives in scale, complexity, and visibility - owning divisional accounting, partnering closely with executive leadership, and guiding teams through growth, acquisitions, and ongoing transformation.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead all divisional accounting, management reporting, and financial analysis activities
• Oversee and review significant accounting transactions and judgments
• Play a hands‑on role in M&A and post‑merger integration, including purchase accounting, valuation, and balance sheet reviews
• Drive the consolidated close process in partnership with corporate accounting and financial reporting teams
• Support risk management and internal controls across multiple subsidiaries and affiliates
• Serve on select subsidiary boards and advise senior leadership on financial performance and risk
• Stay ahead of new accounting standards and assess business impact
• Build, mentor, and develop a high‑performing divisional accounting organization

What They’re Looking For

• CPA required with public accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA a plus)
• 20+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience
• Deep experience across accounting operations, financial controls, audits, M&A, and complex entities
• Proven ability to lead large teams and manage multi‑entity environments
• Strong executive presence with the ability to partner across trading, finance, and operations

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