Director of Accounting Policy
Zurich Insurance
VP Accounting
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full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Boston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $240,000 - $280,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Build scalable accounting infrastructure and controls - Design and implement robust systems, controls, and processes that enable consistent financial reporting across all entities.
- Lead timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant monthly close (<2 weeks) - Own and oversee the close process across all periods, ensuring reporting is accurate, timely, and GAAP compliant. Deliver actionable financial reporting packages within 3-4 weeks (<30 days).
- Standardize financial systems and drive post-acquisition integration - Lead integration from QB to Sage within 90 days; standardize accounting processes and controls, oversee purchase accounting to ensure accurate reporting and efficient onboarding.
- Build and lead a high-performing Accounting & Finance team - Recruit, develop, and retain top accounting talent while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
- Partner strategically with CFO and leadership - Serve as a thought partner in budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
Requirements
- Proven M&A Integration Leadership: Deep experience leading high-volume bolt-on integrations, combining rigorous project management with the ability to operate both in the details and at the executive level.
- VP-Level Finance Scaling Expertise: Track record of building and evolving accounting functions in $300M+ environments, with a focus on challenging the status quo and driving process improvements to keep pace with rapid company growth.
- Authentic Leadership & Team Culture Stewardship: Trusted to own and enhance a strong, people-focused finance culture that values relationships across acquired operators and front-line teams, ensuring the accounting function delivers material value beyond the numbers.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
GAAPfinancial reportingM&A integrationaccounting processesproject managementbudgetingforecastingfinancial systemspurchase accountingaccounting infrastructure
Soft skills
leadershipteam buildingstrategic partnershipcommunicationoperational excellencecontinuous improvementrelationship managementaccountabilitycultural stewardshippeople-focused
