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VP of Accounting & Finance
Houston TX
Job Title: Head of Finance & Accounting
Location: Wichita, Kansas or Houston, Texas
CornerStone Professional Placement is seeking a Head of Finance & Accounting for an opportunity with a fast-growing organization. This role is a key member of the leadership team and will report directly to the President, overseeing financial reporting, forecasting, metric tracking, process development, continuous improvement, and investment analysis. The leader will manage a team responsible for invoicing, payroll & taxes, AR/AP, procurement, and cost control across multi-state operations.
Responsibilities:
• Lead and develop the accounting & finance team; set goals, coach performance, and build scalable processes.
• Oversee AR/AP, payroll, taxation, expense management, cash management, and asset tracking.
• Prepare and present forecasts, budgets, KPIs, and financial statements (internal/external).
• Direct outside accounting firms for audits, reviews, and financial reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement in policies, controls, and financial systems; evaluate and implement new tools.
• Conduct investment analyses and provide strategic recommendations to leadership.
• Maintain banking relationships, manage treasury functions, and perform reconciliations.
• Partner cross-functionally to translate financial insights into actionable business decisions.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• 8+ years progressive finance/accounting/business analysis experience with measurable impact on performance.
• 3+ years leading teams and cross-functional initiatives; strong executive communication.
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP, taxation, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel; extensive experience with accounting software/ERP.
• Proven success operating in evolving, fast-paced environments; strong prioritization and workload management.
• Excellent written/visual communication (tables, charts, graphs) to clearly tell the financial story.
• Commitment to confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive company and client information.
• Ability to travel up to one week per month; authorized to work in the U.S.; background and drug screening required.
Compensation and Benefits:
• Employment Type: Direct Hire
• Schedule: Full-time, on-site with periodic travel
• Location: On-site
• Salary: $150,000 – $180,000
• Benefits:
• Fully-paid comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance premium for employees (expandable to family coverage at employee expense)
• Hybrid work options available after training
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Dependent Care Account (DCA)
• Company cell phone or allowance
• Paid time off (PTO) – 120 hours
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Professional training
• Career advancement opportunities
If you are an experienced finance and accounting leader with a proven track record of building teams, improving financial performance, and driving strategy, we invite you to apply today. Send your resume to Allison Harrison at allisonh@cornerstonestaffing.com and call 817-635-0500 ext. 162 for immediate consideration.
Location: Wichita, Kansas or Houston, Texas
CornerStone Professional Placement is seeking a Head of Finance & Accounting for an opportunity with a fast-growing organization. This role is a key member of the leadership team and will report directly to the President, overseeing financial reporting, forecasting, metric tracking, process development, continuous improvement, and investment analysis. The leader will manage a team responsible for invoicing, payroll & taxes, AR/AP, procurement, and cost control across multi-state operations.
Responsibilities:
• Lead and develop the accounting & finance team; set goals, coach performance, and build scalable processes.
• Oversee AR/AP, payroll, taxation, expense management, cash management, and asset tracking.
• Prepare and present forecasts, budgets, KPIs, and financial statements (internal/external).
• Direct outside accounting firms for audits, reviews, and financial reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement in policies, controls, and financial systems; evaluate and implement new tools.
• Conduct investment analyses and provide strategic recommendations to leadership.
• Maintain banking relationships, manage treasury functions, and perform reconciliations.
• Partner cross-functionally to translate financial insights into actionable business decisions.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• 8+ years progressive finance/accounting/business analysis experience with measurable impact on performance.
• 3+ years leading teams and cross-functional initiatives; strong executive communication.
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP, taxation, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel; extensive experience with accounting software/ERP.
• Proven success operating in evolving, fast-paced environments; strong prioritization and workload management.
• Excellent written/visual communication (tables, charts, graphs) to clearly tell the financial story.
• Commitment to confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive company and client information.
• Ability to travel up to one week per month; authorized to work in the U.S.; background and drug screening required.
Compensation and Benefits:
• Employment Type: Direct Hire
• Schedule: Full-time, on-site with periodic travel
• Location: On-site
• Salary: $150,000 – $180,000
• Benefits:
• Fully-paid comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance premium for employees (expandable to family coverage at employee expense)
• Hybrid work options available after training
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Dependent Care Account (DCA)
• Company cell phone or allowance
• Paid time off (PTO) – 120 hours
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Professional training
• Career advancement opportunities
If you are an experienced finance and accounting leader with a proven track record of building teams, improving financial performance, and driving strategy, we invite you to apply today. Send your resume to Allison Harrison at allisonh@cornerstonestaffing.com and call 817-635-0500 ext. 162 for immediate consideration.