Vice President, Accounting

Lead accounting operation for a PE-backed financial services experiencing multi-year double-digit growth #1196 #ExponentPartners country: US all locations: [Kansas City Metropolitan Area] commitment: Full-Time department: Accounting location: Kansas City Metropolitan Area team: Accounting Why We Like This: Growth opportunity: Rapidly scaling PE-backed platform doubling revenue and AUM with acquisitions in the pipelineHands-on leadership: Role requires deep involvement in accounting ops, process improvements, and technical accountingEquity upside: Competitive comp with equity participation in a firm with long-term hold strategy and strong growth trajectory Requirements: Hands-On Accounting Leadership: Own the month-end close and financial statement prep reviews to streamline and shorten the close cycle—must be willing to act as a player/coach.Technical Accounting Chops: Strong technical skills required to independently handle complex accounting pronouncements, acquisition integrations and reporting consolidations.Process Improvement: Proven track record of bringing order to a fast-growing, unstructured accounting function by implementing scalable systems and leveraging automation to boost efficiency. Responsibilities: Lead accounting operations: Own the full accounting cycle including month-end close, financial statement prep, and consolidation across multiple entities to ensure accuracy and timeliness.Drive process improvements: Identify and implement scalable accounting processes and automation to cut down manual work and shorten the close cycle from current extended timelines.Technical accounting oversight: Manage complex accounting issues like ASC 842 lease adoption, intercompany transactions, and rev rec nuances, working closely with external auditors and tax teams.Tax coordination and compliance: Oversee corporate tax activities, manage tax season workflows, and liaise with tax advisors to ensure compliance and optimize tax positions.Team leadership and development: Build and mentor a growing accounting team and manage an outsourced accounting partner.