Vice President of Accounting presso Leap Brands

Job Title: Vice President of Accounting (Path to CFO)
Location: Dallas, TX
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Overview:
We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Vice President of Accounting to lead our financial operations and position the organization for sustained growth and scalability. This individual will play a key leadership role in overseeing all accounting functions while serving as a critical business partner to the executive team. The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking financial leader with the ambition and capability to transition into the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management processes.

• Partner with executive leadership to drive financial strategy, optimize performance, and identify growth opportunities.

• Develop and mentor a high-performing accounting team.

• Implement and enhance financial systems and reporting tools to support business scalability.

• Support strategic initiatives such as M&A, capital planning, and long-term financial modeling.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred).

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity