Chief Accounting Officer

3 weeks, 1 day ago
Full-time
Lead
Finance and Accounting
World Business Lenders

World Business Lenders

World Business Lenders provides short-term loans to small businesses, focusing on their ability to repay rather than the owner's credit score, thereby facilitating access to working capital for equipment purchases and expansion efforts.

Real Estate
251-1K
Founded 2011
$25M raised

Description

  • Lead and build a scalable accounting organization, including recruiting, hiring, coaching, and developing the team.
  • Establish clear roles, responsibilities, career paths, and succession planning within the accounting function.
  • Assess current accounting processes, systems, and controls and implement a roadmap for modernization.
  • Lead selection and implementation of accounting or ERP systems and reduce reliance on manual processes.
  • Standardize accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls in accordance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
  • Automate routine accounting tasks to improve efficiency, accuracy, and close-cycle speed.
  • Own the integrity and timeliness of financial statements and ensure compliance with GAAP and SEC requirements if applicable.
  • Manage external auditors and coordinate the annual audit process.
  • Oversee technical accounting areas such as revenue recognition, FAS 91, CECL, and tax provision/compliance.
  • Partner with Finance, FP&A, and business leadership to align accounting operations with business objectives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • CPA required.
  • 12+ years of progressive accounting experience with 5+ years in a senior leadership role for CAO-track candidates.
  • 8–12 years of progressive accounting experience with demonstrated team leadership and process improvement impact for Director-track candidates.
  • Experience in mortgage, lending, or financial services is strongly preferred.
  • Experience in a growth-stage or scaling organization is strongly preferred.
  • Working knowledge of FAS 91 and CECL accounting rules and practices is strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with Sage 300 is a plus.
  • Stable, reliable internet connection and a professional remote working setup are required.
  • Strong experience with US GAAP, financial reporting, SOX/internal controls, ERP implementation, audit management, and advanced Excel is expected.

Benefits

  • Base salary of $200,000.
  • Incentive compensation eligibility, including equity and deferred cash bonus, based on level and company policy.
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
  • Fully remote work environment.
  • Occasional travel for leadership offsites and corporate events.

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