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Executive Search Consultant focusing on finance and accounting at LHH fka Parker and Lynch
Job Title: Head of Finance & Accounting
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: CFO
Start Date: ASAP Urgent hire
About the Role
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of Finance and Accounting to lead and evolve our finance and accounting function. This is a critical leadership role that will work closely with the CFO during the transition period and partner with cross-functional leaders to build out a robust internal finance infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in FP&A, accounting operations, and complianceparticularly within trading, brokerage, or fintech environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the CFO to support and expand the current accounting and finance framework
- Lead the transition from outsourced budgeting and modeling to in-house capabilities
- Oversee and build out financial planning and analysis department, including forecasting, reporting, and data modeling
- Collaborate with Accounting Manager to strengthen accounting operations and support team development
- Coordinate with tax consultants and ensure compliance with GAAP, VAT, sales tax, and global tax regulations
- Support audit readiness and compliance in partnership with legal and compliance teams
- Work with Chief Legal Officer on risk and compliance initiatives
- Contribute to ERP implementation (NetSuite), including process design and optimization
- Understand and interpret trading data and brokerage-specific financial nuances
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including leadership roles
- 5+ years of management of cross-functional teams
- Strong FP&A and operational accounting background
- Experience in trading, brokerage, fintech, or banking environments
- Proficiency with NetSuite and ERP implementation
- Deep understanding of GAAP, IFRS (preferred), and global tax compliance
- Proven ability to lead and mentor teams through change and growth
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Seniority level
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Finance, Strategy/Planning, and Management Industries
Financial Services and Technology, Information and Media
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Medical insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
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