A $1BN+ revenue, global, publicly traded consumer product goods (CPG) corporation is seeking an accomplished VP Accounting executive with deep foundations in External Reporting and Corporate Controllership to join their high-visibility global finance organization.

This role is ideal for a technically strong, strategic accounting leader looking to influence the financial integrity, reporting excellence, and operational scalability of a complex, multi-entity public company.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end external financial reporting, including SEC filings, consolidated financial statements, technical accounting assessments, and disclosure preparation.
• Own critical components of the global month-end and quarter-end close, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across multiple business units.
• Oversee internal controls, accounting policies, and SOX compliance across a multi-entity, global environment.
• Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and Operations to support strategic business decisions and major corporate initiatives.
• Serve as a key liaison with external auditors, handling audit readiness, technical memos, and regulatory communications.
• Support transformation initiatives including process optimization, automation, ERP enhancements, and reporting improvements.
• Mentor and build a high-performing accounting and reporting team with strong succession pathways.

Required Background

• Began career in a Big 4 or Top 15 public accounting firm.
• Active CPA is required. 
• Experience working in a publicly traded, multi-entity corporate environment, preferably within CPG, manufacturing, or global commercial organizations.
• Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience leading external financial reporting, including SEC/GAAP reporting, consolidations, disclosures, and audit engagement.
• Controllership Leadership: Proven track record across accounting operations, close processes, controls, and cross-functional collaboration.

Growth Opportunities

• Step into a highly visible role with regular interaction with senior leadership, including CFO, CAO, and Audit Committee stakeholders.
• Opportunity to shape the future-state reporting framework of a global enterprise undergoing modernization and operational scale.
• Ability to lead enterprise-wide initiatives spanning systems, automation, policy development, and strategic financial operations.
  

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