10+ years of accounting experience with proven leadership as a Controller or in a similar role.
Expertise in GAAP, ASC guidance, and internal control requirements.
Proven track record managing tight deadlines in a multi-entity environment.
Hands-on experience with NetSuite and modern finance technologies, including AI tools.
Strong leadership and organizational skills to manage a high-performing team.
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA preferred.
Responsibilities
Lead all aspects of the accounting organization for accurate and timely reporting.
Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
Oversee accounts payable, reconciliations, and subsidiary reporting to ensure compliance.
Maintain robust internal controls and preparation for audits.
Lead annual financial statement audits coordinating with internal and external teams.
Manage cash positioning and liquidity while forecasting cash flows.
Drive the optimization of finance systems and integration of automation tools.
Benefits
Hybrid work schedule in Los Angeles, California.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
Access to employee benefits addressing various needs.
Full Job Description
The Vice President and Corporate Controller is DWP's senior accounting executive, responsible for accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, audit management, treasury support, tax compliance, and finance systems.
The primary mandate is to lead an accounting function that consistently produces accurate work, operates on disciplined schedules, and meets all internal and external reporting deadlines. This leader will build scalable processes, strengthen the control environment, improve financial visibility, and prepare DWP for increasing reporting complexity, including potential future public-company and statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the accounting organization and ensure accurate, timely completion of all close, reporting, audit, tax, settlement, and compliance requirements.
Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, with clear schedules, review standards, ownership, and accountability.
Oversee the general ledger, accounts payable, reconciliations, consolidations, intercompany activity, subsidiary reporting, partner settlements, and financial statements.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, applicable accounting guidance, tax requirements, and company policies.
Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting governance, financial documentation, and audit readiness.
Lead the annual financial statement audit and coordinate deliverables across internal teams and external auditors.
Oversee cash positioning, liquidity monitoring, banking administration, and cash-flow forecasting.
Lead the finance systems roadmap, including NetSuite optimization, systems integration, automation, and appropriate use of AI-enabled tools.
Partner with business leaders to improve financial visibility, workflows, and decision-making.
Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing accounting team with clear expectations and performance standards.
Support the CFO on liquidity planning, reporting priorities, finance infrastructure, and strategic initiatives.
Performance Expectations
Success in this role will be demonstrated by:
Accurate and timely financial reporting.
Consistent achievement of close, audit, tax, settlement, and compliance deadlines.
Reliable cash-flow forecasts and liquidity reporting.
Strong internal controls, financial documentation, and audit preparedness.
More efficient and scalable accounting processes.
Effective systems, automation, and AI-enabled improvements.
A capable, accountable, and high-performing accounting team.
Strong collaboration and financial alignment across the organization.
Qualifications
At least 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership experience as a Corporate Controller, Vice President of Accounting, Assistant Controller, or in a comparable role.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, relevant ASC guidance, consolidations, internal controls, financial reporting, and audit requirements.
Demonstrated success managing close and reporting deadlines, strengthening controls, and building scalable accounting processes.
Experience in a complex, multi-entity environment, including treasury, cash-flow forecasting, intercompany accounting, and consolidations.
Hands-on NetSuite experience and familiarity with ERP integrations, automation, and modern finance technology; experience with AI-enabled tools is preferred.
Experience supporting lender, investor, statutory, or public-company readiness requirements is preferred.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-changing environment.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required; CPA strongly preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
This position is based in Los Angeles, California, and follows a hybrid working schedule.
Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, skills, and other relevant factors.
Base salary is one component of DWP's total compensation package, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, and other employee benefits.
