Chief Accounting Officer

2 weeks ago

Providence, Rhode Island, United States Personify Health Full time $200,000 - $250,000 per year

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) to lead our accounting organization through the next phase of growth and transformation. As a key member of the finance leadership team, the CAO will oversee all aspects of accounting, tax, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance. This role is critical in supporting the company's value creation strategy in partnership with our private equity sponsors.

Who you are:

  • Directing and supervising the global accounting (revenue/AR, GL, AP, cash management, reporting and compliance), including hiring and training staff.
  • Ensuring compliance with US GAAP, accurate and timely preparation and reporting of financial statements (monthly, quarterly and annually).
  • Establishing and maintaining strong internal controls to safeguard company's assets and ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes and systems for greater efficiencies and accuracies.
  • Managing the US and statutory annual audit processes and serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
  • Prepare and present the annual presentation for the Board and Audit Committee.
  • Contributing to the quarterly lender's compliances process.
  • Contributing to the development and implementation of financial strategies, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
  • Developing and implementing tax strategies to optimize the Company's tax position and ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
  • Collaborate with the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team to prepare the Annual Budget, Board and Management reporting package for review by the CFO.
  • Responsible for overall treasury and cash management.
  • Develop and mentor direct reports and staff. Includes scheduling, reviews, staff motivation, training, and development.
  • Participate in in-house staffing training.
  • Supporting key projects like M&A transactions, implementation of ERP/EPM and other automation including AI initiatives.
  • Collaborate with the CFO and other executives to develop financial strategies.
  • Act as a strategic business partner to the executive leadership team.

What you will bring:

  • CPA required; Big 4 public accounting background strongly preferred.
  • 15+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
  • Experience in a private equity-backed or high-growth environment is essential.
  • Public company experience strongly preferred.
  • Deep knowledge of US GAAP, technical accounting, and financial reporting.
  • Experience with international statutory reporting (UK, Singapore, Switzerland) a plus.
  • Proven success leading teams through transformation, scaling, and system implementations.
  • Strong executive presence and communication skills.
  • TPA/Health Insurance industry experience a plus.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you

Personify Health is an equal opportunity organization and is committed to diversity, inclusion, equity, and social justice.

We strive to cultivate a work environment where differences are celebrated, and employees of all backgrounds are empowered to thrive. Personify Health is committed to driving Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) for all stakeholders: employees (at each organization level), members, clients and the communities in which we operate. Diversity is core to who we are and critical to our work in health and wellbeing.

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