VP, Global Accounting & AI-Driven Close

Capstone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstone seeks a hands-on Accounting leader to own the entire accounting function. You will manage a team, ensure accuracy and timeliness, and redesign processes with AI-driven automation. This is a controller-track role with potential to grow into a Controller title as the business scales.

You will oversee US/UK close, audit relationships, GL integrity, revenue recognition, payroll, and treasury, while driving systematized workflows and robust internal controls in a lean finance organization.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience, ownership of a full close cycle.
• Multi-entity and/or multi-currency experience required.
• Demonstrated AI experience in accounting/finance workflows.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end month-end close across US and UK, including consolidation, revenue, AR/AP, and intercompany entries.
• Own external audit relationships and statutory compliance for US and UK.
• Maintain GAAP-compliant general ledger with reconciliations and working papers.
• Re-engineer workflows with AI tools, automate reporting, and reduce manual touchpoints.
• Lead and develop the accounting team, coaching staff and external consultants.

Job description

Capstone seeks a hands-on Accounting leader to own the entire accounting function. You will manage a team, ensure accuracy and timeliness, and redesign processes with AI-driven automation. This is a controller-track role with potential to grow into a Controller title as the business scales.

You will oversee US/UK close, audit relationships, GL integrity, revenue recognition, payroll, and treasury, while driving systematized workflows and robust internal controls in a lean finance organization.