Vice President of Accounting

For our client, we are seeking a Vice President of Accounting to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space. This leadership role will oversee accounting operations across multiple locations, with a strong emphasis on consistency, scalability, and financial integrity. The position will partner closely with executive leadership and private equity stakeholders to support growth, acquisition integration, and cash flow discipline. In addition, this leader will shape a high-performing finance organization through process improvement, talent development, and mentorship. Location: Kansas City, KS - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $200,000 – $266,000 annually Responsibilities Oversee and standardize accounting operations across multiple locations to ensure consistent financial reporting. Manage the month-end close process and ensure compliance with GAAP during quarterly and annual reporting cycles. Lead and mentor regional controllers, focusing on talent development and building a strong finance leadership team. Drive the integration of accounting systems and processes post-acquisition to support rapid growth. Collaborate with executive leadership on strategic financial planning and cash flow management to support growth initiatives. Qualifications Deep expertise in construction accounting and revenue recognition, particularly work-in-process and percentage of completion methods. Experience in a private equity-backed environment managing multiple entities with a shared services model. Proven leadership skills in change management, capable of standardizing processes across diverse teams. Ability to influence and develop talent without micromanaging, fostering a collaborative work environment. Strong understanding of GAAP compliance and ASC 606 revenue recognition complexities. Benefits Opportunity to architect scalable accounting hubs in a fast-growing environment. Leadership role with significant influence over multi-location operations. Chance to work closely with executive leadership and private equity sponsors. Focus on talent development and mentorship within the finance team. Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.