Vice President of Accounting

I’m partnering with a well-established, complex organization to recruit a Vice President of Divisional Accounting to lead accounting strategy for a large trading-focused business with multiple subsidiaries.This is a senior‑level leadership role for someone who thrives in scale, complexity, and visibility - owning divisional accounting, partnering closely with executive leadership, and guiding teams through growth, acquisitions, and ongoing transformation.What You’ll Be DoingLead all divisional accounting, management reporting, and financial analysis activitiesOversee and review significant accounting transactions and judgmentsPlay a hands‑on role in M&A and post‑merger integration, including purchase accounting, valuation, and balance sheet reviewsDrive the consolidated close process in partnership with corporate accounting and financial reporting teamsSupport risk management and internal controls across multiple subsidiaries and affiliatesServe on select subsidiary boards and advise senior leadership on financial performance and riskStay ahead of new accounting standards and assess business impactBuild, mentor, and develop a high‑performing divisional accounting organizationWhat They’re Looking ForCPA required with public accountingBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA a plus)20+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experienceDeep experience across accounting operations, financial controls, audits, M&A, and complex entitiesProven ability to lead large teams and manage multi-entity environmentsStrong executive presence with the ability to partner across trading, finance, and operationsEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:• The California Fair Chance Act• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance