Accounting VP

About Company:

Live Comfortably maintains the largest manufacturing and distribution footprint for pillows, comforters & mattress pads in North America. You’ll find our products in the finest retailers and hotels worldwide. Our world-class manufacturing facilities utilize quality raw materials that are ethically and responsibly sourced to ensure the highest quality product for our consumers. Our dedicated cross-functional teams have significant experience in bedding textiles, providing expert perspectives on product development and innovation. Our numerous patents and trademarks allow us to sustain a competitive edge in the market while creating industry leading innovation and quality sleep solution products.

About the Role:

Overview:

The Accounting Vice President reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and serves as a strategic partner and subject matter expert on all accounting and cost accounting matters for the organization. This role provides leadership and oversight of accounting operations, financial reporting, cost accounting, compliance, and internal controls across the Company. The Vice President of Accounting is responsible for planning, implementing, supervising, and controlling all accounting activities, including coordination with external auditors, lenders, and other financial partners, while ensuring transparency, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws and accounting standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Includes the following, other duties may be assigned)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Accounting OperationsLead and oversee all accounting activities, systems, policies, and procedures across the organization.Establish, maintain, and continuously improve a documented system of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.Design and maintain an accounting organizational structure aligned with business objectives.Supervise accounting personnel and global accounting operations, including transaction processing and control systems.Maintain and update the chart of accounts and ensure consistent application across all locations through training and guidance.Ensure orderly, compliant accounting documentation practices, including electronic and hard copy records.
• Transactional AccountingOversee general ledger operations to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with GAAP and Company policies.Establish and manage a rolling month end and quarter end close calendar.Review month end close activities including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and cost allocations.Partner with Human Resources to ensure payroll is processed accurately, efficiently, and on time.Strengthen accounting processes through continuous collaboration with operational and functional leaders.
• Cost AccountingOversee cost accounting within a manufacturing and distribution environment.Develop and maintain standard costing systems, including bills of materials (BOMs), labor standards, and overhead allocations.Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances and partner with Operations to drive corrective actions.Ensure proper inventory valuation in accordance with GAAP.Oversee physical inventory counts and cycle count programs to ensure accuracy and control.Provide product margin and profitability analysis by product line, customer, and channel.Support forecasting and budgeting with detailed cost analysis and operational insights.
• Cash ManagementEnsure timely completion of monthly bank reconciliations and prompt resolution of reconciling items.Oversee preparation of required documentation for term loans and asset based lending facilities.Review and recommend debt draws, repayments, and related cash management activities.
• Tax ManagementLead domestic and international tax compliance, including federal, state, and foreign income tax filings.Oversee preparation and review of sales and use tax, property tax, VAT, GST, and R&D tax credit filings.Manage transfer pricing policies and tax provision preparation.
• Accounts Payable and Accounts ReceivableEnsure accounts payable are processed in accordance with supplier agreements, cash flow requirements, and discount opportunities.Oversee accounts receivable processes to ensure timely billing, collections, credit evaluations, and bad debt analysis.
• Financial ReportingPrepare and review monthly financial statements, dashboards, and management reports for leadership, lenders, and stakeholders.Coordinate preparation of the annual report and other required financial disclosures.Develop and recommend performance benchmarks to evaluate accounting operations and financial effectiveness.
• Accounting Compliance and AuditDevelop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive accounting compliance program aligned with GAAP and regulatory requirements.Ensure effective internal controls and compliance with Company policies and applicable laws.Lead all internal and external audit activities, maintaining strong, transparent, and cooperative relationships with auditors.Evaluate and provide guidance on complex technical accounting matters and the adoption of new accounting standards.
• Leadership and Business PartnershipRecruit, develop, and retain a high performing accounting team in partnership with Human Resources.Build strong relationships with executive and operational leaders to understand business needs and deliver effective financial solutions.Lead change management initiatives and drive continuous improvement of accounting processes and systems.Foster strong internal communication and a positive, collaborative, and high performance work environment.

Education And/or Experience: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent professional certification required.
• 15 or more years of progressive accounting experience, including senior leadership roles.
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP, regulatory compliance requirements, and cost accounting principles.
• Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment, including accounting for manufacturing, sales, and distribution operations.
• Proven ability to lead and manage accounting teams in fast paced, high growth, and matrixed environments.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage executives, business partners, and cross functional teams.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with financial and operational leaders at all levels of the organization.
• High level of integrity, dependability, and professionalism with a strong results oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting organizational growth through transparency, consistency, and disciplined financial execution.
• Demonstrated experience leading change management and continuous improvement initiatives within accounting or finance functions.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance detailed analysis with a strategic, big picture perspective.
• Experience working in diverse, fast paced, and evolving organizational environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel periodically to Company manufacturing locations.

Skills:

The Accounting VP utilizes strong leadership and communication skills daily to guide and motivate their team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Analytical skills are essential for interpreting complex financial data, identifying trends, and making strategic recommendations to senior management. Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems enables efficient management of financial records and reporting processes. The role requires a deep understanding of regulatory requirements and internal controls to maintain compliance and mitigate risk. Additionally, problem-solving and project management skills are frequently applied to drive process improvements and implement new financial systems or policies.