VP of Accounting & Finance

Vaco; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco, based in Matthews, NC, seeks a strategic Vice President of Finance & Accounting to lead multi-entity financial reporting, policy development, and FP&A. The role partners with senior leadership and property teams to drive growth and scale financial infrastructure.

The VP will oversee GL, treasury, tax, audits, and system optimization, while mentoring the FP&A team and implementing robust controls as the company expands to new locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• Master’s degree and/or CPA designation preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of management-level accounting or finance experience.
• Real estate industry experience required.
• Strong technical and operational accounting background across general ledger, accounts receivable, fixed assets, payroll, intercompany, sales tax, structured finance, and management reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of GL, AR, AP, FP&A, debt, equity, fixed assets, and other accounting functions across a multi-entity environment.
• Lead monthly and annual financial close processes to ensure timely, accurate financial information.
• Monitor and analyze monthly operating results, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Oversee treasury, banking, liquidity, and cash flow management activities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and FP&A teams, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Partner with operations leadership to support operational accounting and revenue-related activities.
• Develop, implement, and improve accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and financial processes.
• Serve as SME for core accounting systems and financial technology, identifying opportunities to improve system utilization and reporting.
• Support opening/integration of new locations by ensuring accounting processes, controls, systems, and procedures are implemented accurately.
• Oversee preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Coordinate financial information for tax filings and external audits to facilitate timely completion.
• Ensure annual Form 1099 compliance for applicable vendors.
• Collaborate across departments to align finance initiatives with organizational objectives.
• Identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and process improvement as the organization grows.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Process improvement

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s degree and/or CPA designation preferred

Tools

ERP platforms

Accounting databases

Job description

Vice President of Finance & Accounting

Company Overview

The Company is a growing real estate operating organization with locations across the United States. With plans to add multiple new locations annually, the organization is seeking an experienced finance and accounting leader who can support continued expansion while strengthening financial processes, reporting, and infrastructure.

Position Overview

The Vice President of Finance & Accounting will provide leadership and oversight across the Company’s accounting and financial planning and analysis functions. This individual will be responsible for maintaining accurate and timely financial reporting across a complex, multi-entity organizational structure while ensuring appropriate accounting policies, controls, and processes are in place to support the business.

The VP will partner closely with senior leadership, operations, and property-level teams to provide meaningful financial insight, improve processes, and support strategic growth initiatives. This role will also play a key part in developing the accounting and FP&A teams and ensuring the Company's financial infrastructure can scale alongside the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of general ledger, accounts receivable, purchasing/accounts payable, FP&A, debt, equity, fixed assets, and other accounting functions across a multi-entity environment with significant intercompany activity.
• Lead the monthly and annual financial close processes, ensuring financial information is timely, accurate, and complete.
• Monitor and analyze monthly operating results, identify trends and opportunities, and provide actionable financial insights to senior leadership.
• Oversee treasury, banking, liquidity, and cash flow management activities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and FP&A team members, including responsibility for hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Partner closely with operations leadership and property-level teams to support operational accounting, revenue-related activities, procurement, and other financial needs.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and financial processes consistent with industry best practices.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for the Company’s core accounting systems and financial technology, including identifying opportunities to improve system utilization, reporting, and efficiency.
• Support the opening and integration of new locations by ensuring accounting processes, controls, systems, and procedures are implemented accurately and consistently.
• Oversee preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Coordinate and provide financial information and supporting documentation required for tax filings and external audits to facilitate timely completion.
• Ensure annual Form 1099 compliance for applicable vendors.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure finance and accounting initiatives align with broader organizational objectives.
• Identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and process improvement as the organization continues to grow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Master’s degree and/or CPA designation preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of management-level accounting or finance experience.
• Real estate industry experience required.
• Strong technical and operational accounting background with experience across areas including:
  • General ledger
  • Accounts receivable
  • Fixed assets
  • Payroll
  • Intercompany accounting
  • Sales tax
  • Structured finance
  • Management reporting
  • Operational accounting
• Experience working within a multi-entity or similarly complex organizational structure.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze operating and financial results and translate complex information into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and financial/accounting technology, including importing, exporting, and analyzing information across systems.
• Experience with ERP platforms or other accounting database systems required.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify problems, develop solutions, and recognize opportunities to improve processes and organizational efficiency.

Leadership & Success Profile

The successful candidate will be a hands-on, collaborative finance leader who combines strong technical accounting expertise with a business-oriented mindset. Key attributes include:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Excellent organization and time management
• Ability to work independently while effectively partnering across teams
• Strong leadership and team-development capabilities
• Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset
• Commitment to process improvement and operational efficiency
• Ability to operate effectively in a growing and evolving organization

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