Chief Accounting Officer

Chief Accounting Officer (CAO)

We are seeking a Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) to lead and oversee all aspects of our accounting and financial operations. As a key executive leader, you will be responsible for financial strategy, compliance, reporting, and team leadership. This role requires a hands-on, strategic thinker who can drive financial excellence while fostering a high-performing accounting team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all accounting functions, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.
• Develop and mentor a team of 12-15 accounting professionals, fostering growth, collaboration, and operational excellence.
• Ensure full compliance with tax regulations by staying updated on all relevant laws and corporate policies.
• Manage the preparation and presentation of financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual statements, while analyzing variances between actual and projected results.
• Oversee debt compliance, including formal monthly and quarterly filings as well as historical and projected covenant compliance.
• Serve as the primary financial liaison to executive leadership, providing insights and strategic recommendations based on financial data.
• Regularly review and validate financial statements, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors, ensuring a smooth and transparent audit process.
• Oversee capital asset management, tax planning, and compliance, ensuring financial efficiency and long-term sustainability.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• CPA certification required.
• 10 years of progressive accounting leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior accounting or executive role.
• Additional certifications such as CPE, CMA, CIA, or CISA are preferred.
• Experience in public accounting (Big 4 or Regional Accounting Firm) is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to develop and lead high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with executive leadership and external stakeholders.

Minutemen Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.