About Us
HirexHire is a Chicago-based recruiting and talent consultancy. We integrate with companies short-term to provide long-term talent solutions. We take a seat in our client’s everyday operations to understand their people goals, gaps, and challenges. We then develop and implement the processes and technologies to execute a sustainable and scalable talent plan.
We partner with companies expecting or experiencing high-growth, who need to rapidly hire at scale or fill a critical role. Our clients are not looking for quick-fix placements but are thoughtfully building out a hiring strategy to scale their businesses.
VP, Accounting
We are working directly with the senior leadership team at one of the fastest growing companies in Chicago to build out their accounting and finance leadership in the corporate HQ. As a publicly held company and one of the best places to work in Chicago, this senior executive role will have the opportunity to build and scale the accounting function for a market leader in a new industry that has a positive impact on millions of people.
This is a senior-level role responsible for the monthly and quarterly departmental financial reporting and review, all accounting records, GAAP, general and cost accounting, and financial statement preparation. Working directly with the rest of the management team, this person will improve and build on an existing accounting team and structure to support success at a scale far beyond the existing operation.
What You Will Achieve
- A cadence and process for timely, accurate completion of the day-to-day accounting and control tasks. Oversee the monthly close process, including ultimate preparation and understanding of actual results. A primary goal will be to shorten the close time frame and create efficiencies within the department.
- Drive the development, implementation, and improvement of inventory and cost accounting processes and systems. Focus on organizational strategy and structure regarding standard costing, manufacturing overhead, and the systems to support its reporting.
- Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning and business strategy, the introduction of new products and markets, and any associated regulatory action and its impact on the business. Identify opportunities to leverage technology to streamline operations, improve effectiveness and efficiency, and produce better results for the business.
What You Will Likely Need
- A successful background in high-growth, complex environments in accounting leadership positions managing teams of 20+ professionals. Several examples of how you have recommended, implemented, and overseen major changes to a scaling accounting department with tangible results.
- Blend of public and private industry experience particularly in a SOX controlled environment with strong US GAAP knowledge and prior SEC reporting experience. Any prior experience in food & bev, CPG, pharma, or other manufacturing industry would be a huge advantage.
- An open mind and thick skin. This is a high growth, demanding, startup environment, but with tons of upside and opportunity. You will need to be comfortable performing the hands-on tasks and not just supervising the work. This is all hands-on deck.