VP of Accounting

Selby Jennings Ltd

  • Miami, FL
  • 2 days ago
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    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Closeunmatched
    • Accounting Policiesunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • Asset Managementunmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • Brokerageunmatched
    • Business Planunmatched
    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • External Auditunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Auditunmatched
    • Financial Managementunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Financial Systemsunmatched
    • Financial Transactionsunmatched
    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
    • Hedge Fundsunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Investment Capitalunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Mergers and Acquisitionsunmatched
    • Onboardingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Public Accountingunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Tax Accountingunmatched
    • Tax Regulationsunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched
    • Treasuryunmatched

    Description

    Accounting & Financial Close

    • Lead the end-to-end close cycle across monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting periods.
    • Produce and review financial packages, including statements, account reconciliations, and detailed backup schedules.
    • Maintain adherence to U.S. GAAP standards and internal reporting guidelines.
    • Contribute to the design and rollout of accounting frameworks, policies, and workflows.
    • Handle consolidation efforts, intercompany activity, and analysis of non-routine transactions.

    Audit, Compliance & Tax Coordination

    • Act as the main point of contact for external audit teams.
    • Manage the execution of annual audits, interim reviews, and other assurance-related workstreams.
    • Help establish and sustain internal control frameworks and oversight procedures.
    • Partner with external tax professionals to support filings and compliance requirements.
    • Compile supporting documentation and technical memos for audit and accounting matters.

    Treasury Management & Digital Asset Oversight

    • Supervise financial tracking and reporting tied to digital assets and related transactions.
    • Validate reconciliations across internal ledgers, custodial platforms, exchanges, and reporting tools.
    • Assist in building treasury reporting processes and strengthening associated controls.
    • Play a role in enhancing financial systems and improving reporting infrastructure.

    Operational Efficiency & Team Buildout

    • Support the expansion and maturation of the accounting function as the business scales.
    • Stay hands-on with day-to-day accounting activities, including reconciliations and reporting, during early-stage growth.
    • Participate in hiring, onboarding, and mentoring of accounting team members.
    • Review deliverables from internal staff and third-party service providers.
    • Drive initiatives focused on automation, efficiency gains, and process optimization.

    Strategic Initiatives & Ad Hoc Work

    • Contribute to high-impact projects such as M&A, capital raises, and financing transactions.
    • Assist in preparing materials for leadership updates and board-level reporting.
    • Collaborate with executive teams on key strategic efforts and business expansion plans.
    • Provide analytical support and financial insight into new investment or growth opportunities.

    Requirements

    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required.
    • Roughly 7-15 years of progressive experience across accounting or finance roles.
    • Background in Big 4 or similar public accounting environment is highly valued.
    • Prior exposure to asset management, hedge funds, broker-dealers, treasury, or digital asset environments is preferred.
    • Solid command of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
    • Demonstrated experience interfacing with auditors and leading audit processes.
    • Advanced proficiency in Excel and emerging tools (including AI), with strong analytical capabilities.
    • Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skill set.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMiami, FL

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