VP of Technology Accounting

COMPANY OVERVIEW :

Our client is a well-established, Fortune 500 technology-enabled financial services organization experiencing ongoing growth and transformation. The company fosters a collaborative and dynamic culture with strong leadership and opportunities to impact enterprise-level accounting operations.

POSITION SUMMARY :

Our client is seeking a Vice President of Tech & Fixed Assets Accounting to lead the accounting organization supporting technology and fixed asset operations as part of the company’s broader finance transformation. This role will build and manage a team focused on process optimization, GAAP compliance, and cross-functional alignment with Technology, FP&A, and Finance Systems teams.

The VP will oversee accounting close activities for technology-related expenses exceeding $1B+ annually, drive automation and control enhancements, and partner with leadership to design scalable processes supporting both internal and external reporting needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Lead a team responsible for monthly close, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations related to technology and capitalized software.

Partner with Technology, FP&A, and Procurement to streamline resource tracking, contract coding, and expense classification.

Build and enhance internal controls to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP.

Oversee development and simplification of accrual and capitalization processes tied to software and technology spend.

Strengthen fixed asset accounting practices across build, deployment, and amortization stages—reducing manual effort and complexity.

Drive system and process transformation initiatives across the finance organization.

Provide training and upskilling for Technology teams around financial principles and capitalization impacts.

Collaborate on finance transformation projects and automation within Oracle Financials and EPM systems.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA required.

10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5+ years in leadership roles.

Experience managing accounting operations in organizations with significant technology spend and capitalization.

Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 350 (Intangibles & Software Capitalization) and fixed asset accounting.

Proven success implementing internal controls, process improvements, and system transformations.

Prior experience in Big 4 public accounting, broker / dealer, or technology-driven company preferred.

Proficiency with Oracle Financials and EPM.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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