VP Finance &Accounting

Vaco; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco, seeking a Vice President of Finance and Accounting in Scottsdale, AZ, requires a seasoned leader with CPA and 8+ years of accounting experience. You will direct financial reporting, controls, and strategic advisory to senior leadership, while aligning finance with company goals.

The role emphasizes building a high-performing team, driving process improvements, and delivering consolidated KPIs. On-site in Scottsdale with visibility at the leadership level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA required.
• 8+ years accounting and financial management experience.
• 7+ years Controller or 5+ years Director of Accounting experience.
• Public Accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS; internal controls; closing/reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead Financial Reporting & Compliance: Oversee preparation of financial statements, ensure GAAP/IFRS compliance, manage audits, tax filings, and internal controls.
• Drive Process Improvement: Identify and implement financial systems and process enhancements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead and develop a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, integrity, and growth.
• Strategic Advisory Role: Function as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, aligning financial strategy with business goals and providing actionable insights.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with FP&A and other departments to deliver consolidated reports, KPIs, and variance analyses for informed decision-making.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Internal controls

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Job description

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Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $225,000.00/yr

Vaco is seeking an experienced Vice President of Finance and Accounting for a growing organization located in the Scottsdale area. Local candidates to Arizona will only be considered at the moment. What stands out about this role?

• High Impact Role: This position plays a key strategic role by aligning financial strategy with business objectives and advising senior leadership, offering a strong seat at the leadership table.
• Broad Scope of Responsibility: The role covers financial reporting, compliance, tax, internal controls, systems management, and strategic advisory-ideal for professionals seeking a well-rounded executive finance role.
• Team Leadership & Development Focus: Emphasis on mentoring, succession planning, and fostering a high-performing team culture is attractive for those who value people development and organizational impact.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead Financial Reporting & Compliance: Oversee preparation of financial statements, ensure GAAP/IFRS compliance, manage audits, tax filings, and internal controls.
• Drive Process Improvement: Identify and implement financial systems and process enhancements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead and develop a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, integrity, and growth.
• Strategic Advisory Role: Function as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, aligning financial strategy with business goals and providing actionable insights.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with FP&A and other departments to deliver consolidated reports, KPIs, and variance analyses for informed decision-making.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or Finance is required.
• CPA is required.
• 8+ years' accounting and financial management experience is required
• 7+ years Controller or 5+ years of Dir of Accounting Experience is required.
• Public Accounting experience is required.
• Comprehensive understanding of financial analysis methods and techniques and great expertise of GAAP and IFRS, internal control principles, closing/reporting processes.
• Must be able to work 5 days onsite at the office- no flexibility.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.Seniority level

• Seniority levelDirector

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionAccounting/Auditing and Finance
• IndustriesManufacturing