Vice President of Accounting

Headfarmer; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Headfarmer, a global PE-backed organization, seeks a Managing Director of Accounting & Finance to lead the worldwide accounting, tax, and audit functions and shape the company’s financial strategy. You will manage a distributed team, partner with senior executives, and drive transparency and governance across multiple entities.

This is a high-impact, strategic role with a clear path toward the CFO role, requiring a CPA and a strong background in GAAP and international tax.

Qualifications

• CPA required; MA in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin preferred.
• Experience leading large international accounting teams in PE-backed environments.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and global tax compliance.
• Proven track record with ERP and financial transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead global accounting, tax, and audit functions across regions.
• Develop strategic frameworks for A/P, A/R, and tax operations for scalability and compliance.
• Collaborate with business leaders to anticipate regulatory impacts and align financial strategies.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close, reporting, and governance processes.
• Strengthen internal controls and mitigate financial risk.
• Drive system transformation across ERP, automation, and reporting tools.
• Coordinate with external auditors and internal stakeholders for audit readiness.
• Build and mentor a diverse global accounting team.
• Provide data-driven insights to executive leadership and the board.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial analysis

GAAP

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CPA

Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Tools

ERP systems

Tax software

Audit coordination

Job description

Managing Director, Accounting & Finance Search

Are you a strategic finance leader ready to elevate your impact on a global scale?

This is an opportunity to take the helm of a high‑performing international accounting organization, shaping the financial future of a rapidly evolving business. The VP of Accounting role is designed for an accomplished professional eager to step into a broader strategic seat — with a clear path toward the CFO role.

You’ll oversee global accounting, tax, and compliance operations, lead a geographically distributed team, and partner closely with senior executives to drive financial excellence, transparency, and innovation.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and evolve the global accounting, tax, and audit functions across multiple regions
• Develop strategic frameworks for accounts payable, receivable, and tax operations that promote scalability and compliance
• Collaborate with business leaders to anticipate regulatory impacts and align financial strategies accordingly
• Oversee month‑end and year‑end close, financial reporting, and governance processes
• Strengthen operational and financial control environments to ensure accuracy and mitigate risk
• Drive system and process transformation across ERP, automation, and reporting tools
• Partner with external auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure audit readiness and transparency
• Build, mentor, and inspire a diverse global accounting team to deliver best‑in‑class results
• Provide insights and data‑driven recommendations to executive leadership and the board

What You Bring

• CPA required; Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred
• Experience working in a PE‑backed company with a prominent PE fund
• Proven track record leading large, complex, international accounting teams in a multi‑entity environment
• Strong technical foundation in GAAP and global tax compliance
• Experience driving system implementation or financial transformation initiatives
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills
• A balance of operational precision and strategic vision
• A collaborative leadership style that empowers teams and promotes accountability

What’s in It for You

This is not a maintenance role — it’s a career‑defining leadership opportunity for a finance executive who wants to shape strategy, influence outcomes, and prepare for the next step in the C‑suite.

Join a forward‑thinking organization where innovation, collaboration, and growth are more than buzzwords — they’re part of everyday business.

If you’re ready to lead with integrity, inspire with vision, and take ownership of global financial success, this is your moment.