Vice President Of Accounting

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to ownership and executive leadership.
• Develop and execute financial strategies that support the company's long-term growth objectives.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations regarding capital investments, acquisitions, operational improvements, and business expansion opportunities.
• Evaluate business performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability and cash flow.
• Direct all accounting functions including general ledger, financial reporting, revenue recognition, fixed assets, cost accounting, payroll accounting, and account reconciliations.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Oversee consolidation of multiple entities and business units.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and all regulatory reporting requirements.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Develop financial models and key performance metrics.
• Analyze operational and financial trends and communicate recommendations to leadership.
• Monitor business performance against budgets and strategic goals.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and management.
• Manage banking relationships, financing arrangements, and debt compliance.
• Optimize working capital and liquidity management strategies.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and capital allocations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Evaluate tax planning, preparation, and external tax relationships.
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Manage internal controls and risk management processes.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, transportation, and waste-industry reporting requirements where applicable.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance staff.
• Establish performance objectives and succession planning initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with department leaders across operations, human resources, and administration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Minimum 5 years of executive or senior leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting and forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP and financial management systems.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Active CPA designation required or strongly preferred.
• Big 4 or regional public accounting experience highly preferred.
• Experience within waste management, environmental services, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, or industrial services.
• MBA preferred.
• Experience supporting family-owned businesses and ownership groups.

Skills

• Strategic financial planning and analysis.
• Financial modeling and forecasting.
• Accounting and financial reporting.
• Compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Internal controls and risk management.
• Leadership and mentoring.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• 3 weeks PTO.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401k plan.

Pay and Schedule

• The pay range for this position is $185,000.00 - $230,000.00/yr.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Vice President of Accounting to lead our company's accounting and financial operations. This position serves as the senior financial leader for the organization, operating in a capacity similar to a Chief Financial Officer. The role involves providing strategic guidance while maintaining ownership of accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and financial planning activities.

Industry

Waste Management

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Oakdale, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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