Overview

The Senior Vice President (SVP) of Accounting is a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for overseeing and optimizing the company’s financial operations in a fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. This role is critical in shaping financial strategy, ensuring accurate and timely accounting, financial reporting, and forecasting, and driving financial excellence and continuous improvement across the organization. This role will oversee the accounting and FP&A functions, including Customer Credit & Collections, Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Reporting & Accounting, Supplier & Contractor Payables and Financial Systems. This position also plays a critical role in helping the sales teams identify areas to improve profitability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

Financial Strategy and Leadership - 35%

• Provide financial guidance to the president and executive team to assist with decisions regarding the company’s financial strategy and operations
• Develop and implement financial and operational strategies that drive growth and profitability
• Coordinate the implementation of financial initiatives and projects, and measure effectiveness
• Assist senior management in developing short and long-term financial goals and objectives for individuals and departments
• Participate in developing policies and procedures that support and complement company-wide strategic goals
• Initiate innovative changes and technologies to align with future needs
• Build relationships and collaborate with internal strategic partners and stakeholders
• Represent the company with key outside customers, clients, partners, and providers

Financial Planning & Analysis - 30%

• Lead the development of financial plans, forecasts, and company-wide operating and capital budgets
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop annual budgets and forecasts, monitoring performance against targets
• Conduct financial research and analysis and provide recommendations to division leaders and president
• Create and maintain multi-variable, predictive financial models, and analyses to support operations and data-driven decision-making
• Assist the sales teams by providing data and analytics to identify areas of opportunity to improve performance and financial results
• Perform ROI analysis on significant financial investments to develop a business, product, technology, or market, as requested

Accounting and Financial Reporting - 20 %

• Oversee the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and relevant regulations
• Provide technical accounting or subject matter expertise for decision support on complex transactions or situations
• Oversee and optimize the accounting department organizational structure, policies, and procedures
• Conduct periodic reviews of existing policies to ensure effectiveness and that policies are in accordance with evolving regulations, legal requirements, and industry trends
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and proactively identify and mitigate financial risks
• Continuously improve and streamline accounting systems, processes, policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Create appropriate financial structure around new lines of business services or partnerships as directed by executive leadership
• Provide technical accounting guidance for the due diligence, purchase and integration of acquired companies

Team Management - 15%

• Manage day-to-day operations of the accounting function
• Provide leadership through effective goal setting, delegation, and communication
• Conduct regular staff meetings to ensure that associates are well-informed
• Select, train, and retain a high-performing accounting team
• Provide opportunities for growth and personal development so staff can reach their full potential
• Conduct performance appraisals and provide constructive feedback
• Motivate and inspire accounting staff for optimal associate engagement

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS (IF APPLICABLE)

• May work on special projects or other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY/BUDGETARY/EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITY

• Manages a team of 5 exempt direct reports
• May communicates with external vendors and service providers

QUALIFICATIONS 6 EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in finance, accounting, or related field
• 15+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive management and leadership experience, with a proven track record of success
• CPA or MBA strongly preferred
• Experience working in staffing, professional services or healthcare is highly preferred
• Experience with Workday Enterprise Accounting and Finance software is a plus
• Experience in M&A (e.g., evaluation, deal drafting, due diligence, negotiation, integration) is strongly preferred
• Accounting or financial system implementation, including requirements, planning, project management, implementation, and support (e.g., ERP implementation, Financial Reporting system, etc.), strongly preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to adhere to andexhibit the Company Values at all times
• Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis techniques to support data-driven decision-making
• Proficiency in financial systems, ERP software, and financial budgeting/modeling software
• Strong understanding of financial risk management and the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks effectively
• Ability to resolve high-impact, complex, and cross-departmental challenges
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, with advanced Excel skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a high-performing team
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independentlyand collaboratively
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Business Insight Plans& Aligns Financial Acumen Drives Results Manages Complexity Interpersonal Savvy Decision Quality Build Effective Teams Cultivates Innovation Strategic Mindset Drives Engagement Drives Vision and Purpose

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, WORKING CONDITION, AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Typical office environment - sedentary with typing, writing, reading requirements
  • May be able to sit or stand
• Speaking, reading, writing, ability to use a telephone and computer
• Ability to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally
• Ability to interpret various instructions
• Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization

This position description is not intended to be all inclusive or comprehensive; additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization. Position descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

What is in it for you

Company-paid bene3ts (Basic Life and AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Compass Health Advocate and Transitions).
Healthcare bene3t options (Value Plan, High Deductible Plan with HSA, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Prepaid Legal Services, 529 Savings Plan, Pet Insurance).
Paid parental leave.
Company sponsored 401k plan with company matching.
PTO that accrues at a rate of 15 days/year for 1st year and continues to increase with tenure.
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
An opportunity to work at a state-of-the-art facility in Alpharetta which features an on-site daycare and cafeteria, world-class fitness center and wellness clinic.