What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President, Accounting position at Point B?
Firmwide Operations at Point B delivers internal and external results through leadership, process, people, and technology while supporting employees in delivering their best for our customers.
Our operations team includes roles focused on People & Culture, Executive Talent, Risk & Legal, Finance, Travel & Events, Communications & Change Management, IT & Facilities, and Marketing. Working across these disciplines we create the foundation from which Point Bers discover and grow their careers.
What makes Point B different? An employee-ownership model that gives you a voice in directing your career and building our company. Diverse leadership opportunities to expand your skills, along with the support needed to deliver great results. A unique culture that recognizes the importance of flexibility and collaboration.
Point B has been consistently recognized as one of the best places to work by Fortune® magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Consulting® magazine, Vault.com® and many others.
The Vice President (VP), Accounting leads all Point B accounting functions including general accounting, technical accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance, accounts payable/receivable, and cash. The VP, Accounting partners with the CFO to provide visibility into financial performance and assesses risks and opportunities compared to firm strategic objectives. The VP oversees the production of consolidated financial statements for internal and external constituencies and ensures they are compliant with regulations and requirements; coordinates the completion of various internal and external audits and related reports; and develops and implements policies to safeguard assets. The VP thrives on digging in, ensuring the accounting and financials are foundationally accurate, and setting up the necessary processes, structure, and technology to support rapid growth and potential future organizational structure changes.
WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:
Oversees the general accounting function, including Inter-company accounting, Cash management/reconciliation, financial reporting, Balance sheet management
Provides technical accounting GAAP guidance and support to all company entities, including involvement in due diligence and other activities surrounding acquisitions/dispositions
Responsible for proper timing and application of revenue recognition rules, working in partnership with sales and customer-facing teams. This currently entails a real-time review of each instrument order and its terms for changes needed and determination of proper timing of revenue recognition
Ensures that company financial records, under responsibility, are maintained in compliance with company policies and US GAAP
Reviews monthly/quarterly account reconciliations and other documents to ensure compliance
Coordinates work relating to both internal and external audits in the periodic review of the company financial records. Is further responsible for the implementation of agreed upon recommendations, related to areas of responsibility, resulting from the audit findings
Oversees activities supporting budgeting/forecasting and variance analyses
Manages, develops, coaches, and leads a team of high performing accounting members, ensuring that the accounting department is staffed with qualified financial personnel capable of meeting the objectives and responsibilities
Manages the accounting department toward efficient and value-added processes and interacts effectively with all levels of the organization
Makes hiring, promotion, compensation, and termination decisions for the accounting team
Develops leaders through performance management, consistent feedback, and development opportunities that help them achieve their professional goals
Ensures leadership continuity with succession planning and ongoing leadership development
Develops employees’ professional skills and provides career mentorship
Grows and develops personal leadership skills
Builds and manages a versatile team that can share information and quickly and effectively pivot to meet emerging business and operational needs
Upholds and models our leadership and culture tenets and values
Actively engages in Point B’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts
WHAT WE OFFER:
The ability to chart your career path based on expertise and passions
An environment that encourages you to identify new opportunities and supports you in reaching your goals
The chance to have a balanced lifestyle by working with local or national clients in a flexible consulting model
The opportunity to further enable fun and collaborative culture with teams that are as passionate about their communities as they are about their clients
A comprehensive, flexible Total Rewards program that supports and recognizes each’s unique needs and contributions to the firm
WHAT WE EXPECT YOU’VE ALREADY DONE:
B.A. or B.S. in Accounting or Finance or related field
CPA
Public Accounting (Big Four or large regional firm preferred)
Large financial system experience
10-15 years of experience (an accelerated career with progression preferred)
Experience with project / cost-based accounting (preferred)
Experience working in a PE backed, high growth and acquisitive organization on the mid/large revenue size (preferred)
Clear path of stable progressive growth
Strong desire for success in a fast-moving organization
THE KIND OF PEOPLE WE LOOK FOR:
Innate problem solvers who want to grow in a flexible, collaborative culture
Engaging leaders who make a positive impact on their firm, clients, and communities
Versatile people who thrive on variety and challenge
Successful in ambiguous environments
Desire to and ability to learn
Passion for Point B’s Mission, Vision, Values & Culture
Gets it done brand and attitude
Ability to work from home
Ability to work non-standard work hours as necessary
Ability to travel occasionally for team meetings
YOUR OFFICE HOME BASE:
Any Point B Office Location
#LI-PB
#SME
INTRIGUED TO LEARN MORE?
When you apply for this role, your information will be personally reviewed by our talent acquisition team (not by a robot). You can expect to hear back from us with feedback if we think there could be a fit and what next steps look like.
ABOUT POINT B
Point B is a consulting company dedicated to helping organizations with critical initiatives in the areas of customer engagement, growth investments, workforce experience and operations excellence. Our diverse set of experts spans 13 U.S. locations, with international reach via our partnership with Nextcontinent. We’ve helped global organizations of all stages and sizes achieve sustainable success by focusing on the humans at the center of change.
What makes Point B Different?
Our Founding Purpose and Values of our firm. Be part of a fun and collaborative culture with teams that are as passionate about their communities as they are about their clients
Employee Ownership – Giving you a voice in directing your career and building our firm
Benefits – Our comprehensive package includes competitive base pay and an annual bonus, complete health benefits including an option for 100% employer paid premium for medical, vision and dental coverage for employees, ownership shares through our ESOP, self-directed time off and more
Work-Life Balance – A unique culture that recognizes the importance of flexibility and collaboration. Our local and national model empowers you to choose the life you want
Award winning – We are proud to be named a Best Workplace in the US by Fortune magazine, Best Workplaces for Millennials, and Best Workplaces for Women. Hear more about why people love working at Point B on GlassDoor
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Salary : $1 - $1,000,000
Vice President and Controller
ESG Operations, an Inframark Company -
Katy, TX
Vice President of Sales
Ad Astra Consultants -
Houston, TX
Vice President of Business Development
Velocity Flex -
Houston, TX