Vaco is exclusively partnered with a late stage investment company in Dallas looking for a Director, Corporate Accounting to lead and scale our corporate accounting function. This is a highly visible leadership role with responsibility for ensuring the integrity, scalability, and efficiency of our accounting operations and financial reporting.
The ideal candidate is a technically strong accounting leader who thrives in a high-growth environment, can operate strategically while remaining close to the details, and has experience building processes and teams that can scale with the business.
What You'll Do
Accounting Leadership & Financial Reporting
- Own the corporate accounting function, including the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Lead accounting for complex transactions, including equity, stock-based compensation, acquisitions, revenue arrangements, leases, and other technical accounting matters.
- Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Partner closely with FP&A, Finance, Tax, Treasury, Legal, and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and complete financial information.
- Serve as a key accounting advisor to the CFO and broader finance leadership team.
Scale & Process Improvement
- Build a scalable accounting infrastructure capable of supporting continued rapid growth and increasing transaction complexity.
- Identify opportunities to automate and streamline accounting processes, reduce manual work, and improve close timelines.
- Evaluate and optimize the company's accounting systems, ERP, and related financial technology.
- Establish clear ownership, documentation, and controls across the accounting organization.
- Lead initiatives to improve the quality, timeliness, and accessibility of financial data.
Audit, Controls & Compliance
- Lead the relationship with the company's external auditors and manage the annual audit process.
- Coordinate quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements.
- Develop the company's internal control environment, including preparation for potential SOX requirements and public-company readiness.
- Partner with Legal and Finance leadership on compliance, governance, and corporate reporting matters.
- Ensure appropriate accounting documentation and audit support are maintained.
Strategic Finance Partnership
- Partner with the CFO and finance leadership team on strategic initiatives, financing transactions, acquisitions, and other corporate activities.
- Support the company through future fundraising, M&A activity, and other significant corporate transactions.
- Provide accounting insight and analysis to support business and investment decisions.
- Help establish the accounting organization, processes, and controls necessary for the company's next phase of growth.
Team Leadership
- Lead, develop, and scale a high-performing accounting team.
- Establish clear expectations, processes, and performance metrics for the accounting organization.
- Recruit and develop accounting talent as the company grows.
- Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA strongly preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant experience in a leadership role.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting.
- Experience leading corporate accounting