Overview
Vice President of Accounting Jobs in Greater St. Louis at ebs Recruiters
Title: Vice President of Accounting
Company: ebs Recruiters
Location: Greater St. Louis
Founded in 2003, ebs Recruiters is built on a foundation of family values and a passion for finding great opportunities for amazing individuals. With over 3,000 talented professionals successfully placed, we are dedicated to making dreams a reality. Networking is at the core of what we do, connecting candidates with their ideal roles and providing top-notch services to our clients.
Today, our leadership team boasts over 100 years of collective experience in technical recruitment. Their extensive expertise brings a unique blend of business acumen and interpersonal skills to every interaction. When you partner with ebs Recruiters, you can rely on us to offer continuity, expertise, and a dedicated contact for all your recruitment needs. We recruit a perfect fit, every time.
Vice President of Accounting & Financial Operations
About the Company: Our client is a successful, high growth PE owned organization. The company is a regional internet service provider offering high-speed fiber-optic connectivity to residential customers in the Midwest, and upper East coast, with speeds reaching multiple gigabits per second.
Position Overview: The VP of Accounting & Financial Operations will lead all aspects of financial reporting, accounting operations, billing, collections, and compliance. This role serves as the company’s technical accounting expert and will build a scalable, high-performing accounting organization to support rapid growth and complex, multi-entity operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Own all financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual) ensuring GAAP compliance and audit readiness
- Lead technical accounting matters including revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), debt, and M&A
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations (GL, AP, payroll, fixed assets, intercompany, consolidations)
- Drive an efficient, controlled monthly close process with a target of < 10 business days
- Lead billing, A/R, and collections strategy to optimize cash flow and revenue accuracy
- Oversee tax compliance and regulatory filings across federal, state, and industry requirements
- Manage insurance programs, risk mitigation, and claims processes
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing accounting and financial operations team
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred)
- 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience in complex, multi-entity environments
- Strong expertise in GAAP, financial reporting, and technical accounting
- Deep experience with: GAAP compliant financial reporting, CIP and CAPEX accounting, ASC 606 / 842, debt accounting, M&A accounting
- Proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams
Preferred Skills
- Experience in capital-intensive or private equity-backed industries preferred (telecom, fiber, infrastructure, energy, construction, utilities, or private equity-backed environments).
Pay range and compensation package: Competitive base pay and incentives.
Equal Opportunity Statement: We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.
