Vice President of Accounting and Controller
| Company | Akumin |
|---|---|
| Location | Nashville, TN, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Active CPA required
- 15+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, including Big 4 public accounting and industry experience
- Demonstrated technical accounting expertise and ability to interpret and apply complex U.S. GAAP standards
- Experience leading large, geographically distributed teams in a dynamic, high-growth environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative leadership style
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining a high level of attention to detail
- Travel may be required
Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of corporate accounting, including general ledger, revenue recognition, fixed assets, leases, intercompany, equity, payroll, and accounts payable/receivable.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial close processes (monthly, quarterly, annual), including consolidations and preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Provide leadership and technical guidance on complex accounting matters, including: Revenue recognition (ASC 606), Lease accounting (ASC 842), Business combinations and purchase accounting (ASC 805), Equity and stock-based compensation (ASC 718), Debt and other financial instruments.
- Drive accounting transformation initiatives, including reengineering processes, optimizing workflows, and improving data accuracy and visibility.
- Oversee and enhance internal controls, including documentation and compliance with SOX.
- Manage external audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
- Support due diligence and integration efforts for M&A activity.
- Partner with FP&A, Legal, Treasury, Tax, and other departments on strategic initiatives, financial planning, and reporting
- Lead and inspire a growing accounting organization with a strong emphasis on team development, succession planning, and performance management.
- Continuously evaluate and implement systems and tools to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting operations (e.g., ERP enhancements, automation, dashboards).
- Prepare materials and present financial results and accounting updates to executive leadership, the audit committee, and the board as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree
- Strong understanding of ERP systems and related reporting tools; experience with system implementations or upgrades is a plus