VP of Accounting

We are looking for an accomplished finance executive to lead accounting and financial planning activities for the North America business in Boston, Massachusetts. This role will oversee core accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and strategic analysis while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. The ideal candidate brings deep experience across controllership and FP& A, along with the ability to translate financial performance into practical business decisions.

Responsibilities:
• Direct accounting operations across North America, ensuring the accuracy of the general ledger and the reliability of financial records.
• Guide the monthly and annual close process by partnering with accounting leaders to deliver timely and well-supported results.
• Manage the accounts receivable area to strengthen collections, improve cash application, and support healthy working capital performance.
• Oversee accounting policies, compliance practices, audit coordination, and tax-related activities with external partners.
• Lead the FP& A team in developing the annual operating plan, periodic reforecasts, and ongoing financial outlooks.
• Create and refine financial models, performance metrics, and variance reporting to support management decision-making.
• Maintain visibility into liquidity by driving cash flow forecasting and identifying opportunities to improve the cash conversion cycle.
• Partner with executive leaders on long-range planning, investment analysis, and prioritization of spending across strategic initiatives.
• Shape pricing and margin analysis across the product portfolio, evaluating the financial effect of promotions, mix, and commercial decisions.
• Prepare executive and board-level reporting while collaborating with global finance teams on consolidation, intercompany matters, transfer pricing, and alignment with enterprise standards.• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• CPA and/or CMA designation strongly preferred.
• At least 10 years of progressive finance leadership experience spanning both accounting oversight and financial planning.
• Demonstrated success managing full month-end and year-end close processes.
• Background in consumer products, manufacturing, wholesale, or retail distribution environments.
• Experience working in multi-entity and multi-currency organizations, ideally with exposure to global finance coordination.
• Proven ability to lead accounting and FP& A teams while influencing senior executives through clear communication.
• Strong expertise in annual budgeting, financial reporting, and close management processes.