Vice President of Accounting Jobs

Vice President of Accounting jobs are open across public companies, private equity-backed firms, healthcare systems, and financial services, from director-level promotions to C-suite transitions, with specializations in financial reporting, technical accounting, and consolidations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles29
Top stateTexas
Top employerCSC Generation
Top cityDallas, TX
Work type44% Hybrid
Top industryStaffing

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VP - Accounting and Finance
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VP - Accounting and Finance
DPI Direct
Poway, California
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$140k - $170k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in finance

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Vice President of Accounting
Catalyst Financial Group
Phoenix, Arizona
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Tax
$230k - $260k/yr
Hybrid

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VP of Finance and Accounting
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VP of Finance and Accounting
Kasa
Remote
Business Operations
Data Analytics
Project Management
$186k - $200k/yr
Remote (US)
11-50

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Vice President of Finance and Accounting
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Vice President of Finance and Accounting
247 Express Courier
Kansas City, Missouri
Logistics & Fleet Management
Supply Chain
Warehouse Operations
$150k - $160k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in finance

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Vice President of Accounting
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Vice President of Accounting
MB2 Dental
Carrollton, Texas
Accounting
Business Operations
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Vice President of Accounting Job Market

Who's Hiring

CSC Generation2 open roles
ICBD1 open role
Kasa1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Technology & Software

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in vice president of accounting jobs.

  • CPA license required or strongly preferred across the majority of postings
  • 10 or more years of progressive accounting experience with at least 3 in a leadership role
  • Demonstrated ownership of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
  • Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience applying technical accounting standards
  • Proficiency in ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or NetSuite
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, with Big Four public accounting experience preferred

Tips for Your Vice President of Accounting Job Search

Align your resume to SEC reporting demands

VP of accounting roles at public companies expect fluency in SEC filings, ASC 842, and revenue recognition under ASC 606. Explicitly name the standards you've applied and the audit firms you've worked with so your resume clears ATS filters built around those terms.

Highlight your close cycle ownership

Hiring managers want to know who owned the monthly and quarterly close, not just who contributed. Quantify your close cycle in days and name any reductions you drove. That specificity separates VP candidates from senior managers with similar titles.

Target companies at your complexity tier

A VP of accounting at a pre-IPO company deals with different technical challenges than one at a Fortune 500. Filter openings by company stage, revenue size, and audit status so you're applying where your consolidations, intercompany, and reporting experience is a direct match.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists vice president of accounting openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare a technical accounting case for interviews

VP finalists are frequently given a technical scenario involving a complex lease, acquisition, or restatement and asked how they'd resolve it. Walk through two or three decisions from your career that involved a judgment call under a specific accounting standard so you have ready examples.

Negotiate the offer with controller comp in mind

VP of accounting offers often carry equity, bonus targets tied to audit completion, and CPA certification bonuses that don't appear in the base salary line. Ask for the total compensation breakdown in writing before comparing offers or accepting, so you're evaluating the full package.

Vice President of Accounting Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most vice president of accountings?

CSC Generation, ICBD, and Kasa are hiring the most vice president of accountings right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Illinois, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially active in sectors undergoing rapid growth, IPO preparation, or post-merger integration where technical accounting leadership is essential.

How many vice president of accounting jobs are remote?

About 61% of vice president of accounting openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully on-site roles most common at companies with complex consolidations or audit-intensive environments. Technical accounting and financial reporting sub-specializations tend to offer the most remote flexibility compared to roles that require close coordination with operations or treasury teams.

How do you become a vice president of accounting?

Most vice presidents of accounting begin in public accounting, earning a CPA license before moving into industry roles as senior accountants or managers. From there, the path runs through controller or assistant controller positions where you own the close and lead a team. Demonstrated ability to manage audits, present to leadership, and handle technical accounting judgments is what moves candidates from senior manager to VP level.

Can you get hired as a vice president of accounting without direct VP experience?

Yes, many companies promote strong controllers or assistant controllers into a VP of accounting role, especially at mid-market or high-growth companies where the function is being built out. The key is showing that you've owned the full accounting close, managed external auditors, and developed direct reports. Coming from a Big Four background with industry experience often offsets a gap in prior VP title history.

What does the vice president of accounting interview process look like?

The process typically runs three to five rounds, starting with a recruiter screen followed by a conversation with the CFO or chief accounting officer. Mid-stage interviews often include a technical accounting discussion, a case or whiteboard exercise involving a standard you've applied, and a panel with FP&A and HR leadership. Final rounds frequently include a reference check and a compensation conversation with the CFO directly.

Where can I find and apply to vice president of accounting jobs?

You can find and apply to vice president of accounting jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing from the page.

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