Chief Accounting Officer (Oklahoma City)

Chief Accounting Officer

About the Company

Industry-leading provider of indirect spend management solutions

Industry

Management Consulting

Type

Privately Held

Founded

2006

Employees

51-200

Specialties

• procurement
• cost savings
• spend analytics
• strategic sourcing
• supplier management
• contract negotiations
• purchasing power
• collective buying
• contract negotiation
• indirect spend
• spend management
• private equity
• public sector
• supplier relationships
• procurement risk mitigation
• preferred supplier
• slas
• lead agency
• and membership

About the Role

The Company is in search of a Chief Accounting Officer to spearhead a pivotal phase of growth and value creation. The successful candidate will be a transformation leader with a proven track record in PE-backed and / or publicly traded companies, particularly during periods of significant change. Responsibilities for this role include leading all accounting operations, financial reporting, and audit relationships, as well as partnering with FP&A, business finance, and operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial services, with a focus on building scalable finance infrastructure, delivering exceptional results, and being a strategic finance executive. Key qualifications include a CPA, with an MBA preferred, and a minimum of 15 years' progressive finance and accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a relevant industry.

The Chief Accounting Officer will be tasked with a wide range of duties, from financial reporting and technical accounting to value creation and strategic finance. This includes owning the month-, quarter-, and year-end close processes, ensuring GAAP compliance, and leading SOX readiness. The role also involves managing external relationships, particularly with auditors, and driving the company's treasury, tax, and cash management functions. The ideal candidate will have a history of transforming underperforming accounting functions, leading high-performing teams, and implementing systems and automation that support business growth. They should be a proactive problem-solver, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability, and a commitment to excellence in all aspects of their work.

Hiring Manager Title

CFO

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions