Chief Accounting Officer

2 weeks ago

Milwaukee, United States Vaco Full time

Vaco is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) for one of our clients in Milwaukee, WI. The CAO will play a critical role in shaping the company's financial strategy, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and managing accounting functions across multiple entities.


Key Responsibilities:
  1. Accounting Oversight & Leadership:
    • Lead and manage the accounting department (3-5) and 3rd party vendors.
    • Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
    • Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
  2. Financial Reporting & Analysis:
    • Provide accurate and comprehensive financial reports to senior management, investors, and regulators as required.
    • Drive monthly and quarterly financial reporting processes, ensuring the timely delivery of accurate data to facilitate decision-making.
  3. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:
    • Work closely with the CFO, investment teams, and other senior executives to provide strategic financial insights and support investment decision-making processes.
    • Provide support and guidance to business units regarding accounting matters, including valuations, performance metrics, and regulatory issues.

Qualifications:
  1. Education & Experience:
    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced certification required).
    • Minimum of 10-15 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or executive role.
    • Extensive experience within an investment company, private equity, hedge fund, asset management, or related financial services industry.
    • Strong understanding of investment structures, financial markets, and accounting for complex transactions.
  2. Technical Skills:
    • Deep knowledge of US GAAP and other regulatory frameworks relevant to the investment industry.
    • Proficiency in accounting software and financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, Sage).
    • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to manipulate large data sets and perform in-depth financial analysis.
  3. Leadership & Communication:
    • Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset and attention to detail.
    • Ability to communicate complex accounting and financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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