VP, Accounting

01-Jul-2026

US (Remote)

11105BR

Company Summary

As the recognized global standard for project-based businesses, Deltek delivers software and information solutions to help organizations achieve their purpose. Our market leadership stems from the work of our diverse employees who are united by a passion for learning, growing and making a difference. At Deltek, we take immense pride in creating a balanced, values-driven environment, where every employee feels included and empowered to do their best work. Our employees put our core values into action daily, creating a one-of-a-kind culture that has been recognized globally. Thanks to our incredible team, Deltek has been named one of America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes, a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor, a Top Workplace by The Washington Post and a Best Place to Work in Asia by World HRD Congress. www.deltek.com

Business Summary

Interested in joining a global finance team that empowers our project-based customers around the world to build cities and launch spacecraft? Want to be part of a team that embraces career growth through world-class training and investing in each team member's development? This is your opportunity to work for an award-winning company with a dynamic growth strategy and a Finance team committed to bringing passion, integrity and customer focus into everything we do. We value flexibility, collaboration and work-life balance, coming together both in-person and remotely.

Position Responsibilities

• Own global accounting operations, including financial reporting, revenue accounting, consolidations, transaction processing, and related accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and well-controlled monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles.
• Lead and develop a high-performing global accounting organization, building the talent, structure, and operating cadence required to support a complex, scaling enterprise software business.
• Maintain a strong SOX control framework and drive a culture of accountability, compliance, and control discipline.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements, including appropriate documentation and technical accounting support.
• Own the relationship with the parent company as it relates to U.S. GAAP financial statements, reporting requirements, accounting matters, and related deliverables.
• Lead annual audits, statutory reporting, and related compliance activities across applicable jurisdictions.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and technical accounting advisors, ensuring timely resolution of complex accounting and reporting matters.
• Lead ERP and revenue system optimization initiatives to improve scalability, accuracy, efficiency, and control across the accounting and finance technology environment.
• Improve automation across the broader business systems landscape, partnering cross-functionally to streamline workflows and reduce manual effort.
• Leverage data, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to improve process efficiency, reporting accuracy, and insight generation.
• Provide leadership across core accounting functions, ensuring clear accountability, consistent execution, and continuous improvement across teams and geographies.
• Partner with leaders across the business to align accounting processes, controls, and reporting with operational needs and strategic priorities.
• Partner closely with FP&A to optimize processes, improve reporting, enhance forecast accuracy, and ensure finance teams operate with aligned data and assumptions.
• Partner closely with the CFO, executive leadership, Sales, Services, Customer Success, Engineering, Product, Legal, and the parent company to support growth initiatives, SaaS transactions, acquisitions, and long-term value creation, while effectively navigating differing perspectives to reach sound business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 15 or more years of progressive accounting experience, including senior-level controllership or accounting leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience leading an accounting organization of 20 or more professionals, including teams operating across multiple locations or regions.
• Experience in B2B enterprise SaaS or enterprise software environments.
• Deep ASC 606 software revenue recognition expertise, including experience with complex revenue arrangements.
• Strong technical accounting foundation, with the ability to evaluate complex accounting matters and communicate conclusions clearly to executive stakeholders.
• Experience operating in international, multi-entity, and multi-currency environments.
• Experience leading business systems transformation initiatives, including ERP, revenue systems, automation, and process optimization projects.
• Experience driving technology-enabled transformation, including automation, process redesign, and offshoring strategies.
• M&A experience, including integration support, accounting diligence, purchase accounting, or related transaction activities.
• Experience managing remote teams and working effectively with offshore or globally distributed resources.
• Demonstrated ability to drive initiatives end-to-end and deliver results in complex, fast-moving environments.
• Ability to balance multiple strategic initiatives while maintaining execution discipline and attention to detail.
• Big Four or national public accounting firm experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's degree in Accounting or related field preferred.

• Operates strategically while remaining highly effective in tactical execution and day-to-day problem solving.
• Builds strong followership through credibility, sound judgment, transparency, and consistent execution.
• Brings strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to distill complexity into clear, actionable messaging for executive and operational audiences.
• Demonstrates a high-ownership mindset and is comfortable making decisions under uncertainty.
• Influences effectively across executive leadership teams and builds alignment across stakeholders with competing priorities.
• Facilitates cross-functional collaboration and drives results in matrixed organizations.
• Process-driven, disciplined, and committed to building scalable, repeatable operating practices.
• Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with shifting priorities, rapid iteration, and a high degree of complexity.
• Innovative and forward-looking, with a practical approach to leveraging technology, data, and new ways of working to improve outcomes.

Career Interests

Finance