Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer

Global Accounting Leadership

• Oversee all accounting operations globally, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.

• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, as well as local statutory and regulatory requirements across all jurisdictions.

• Lead accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple service and software business units.

• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures that address the unique complexities of both project-based service delivery and SaaS/subscription revenue models.

• Continuously improve accounting processes to enhance efficiency, transparency, and scalability.

Financial Reporting, Audit, and Governance

• Direct the preparation of consolidated financial statements, management reports, and key performance dashboards for the CFO, Board, and investors.

• Lead and oversee all external financial and statutory audits, ensuring successful and timely completion with proactive risk identification and resolution.

• Maintain a robust internal control environment, including compliance with SOX or equivalent frameworks, and drive continuous improvement in financial governance.

• Ensure compliance with creditor and financing agreements, including covenant monitoring, reporting accuracy, and proactive communication with lenders and financial institutions.

• Establish strong relationships with private equity sponsors, investors, and lenders, providing transparency, timely reporting, and confidence in financial results.

• Represent the finance organization in investor reviews, board presentations, and lender discussions, articulating performance, risks, and opportunities with credibility and precision.

Tax, Treasury, and Risk Management

• Oversee all aspects of global tax operations, including income tax, indirect tax, transfer pricing, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

• Direct treasury functions, including global cash management, working capital optimization, intercompany funding, hedging, and banking relationships.

• Ensure appropriate management of foreign currency exposure, liquidity, and funding to support operational and strategic initiatives.

• Implement treasury and tax strategies that optimize the company’s financial position while maintaining compliance and risk mitigation.

Revenue Recognition & Cost Accounting

• Oversee complex revenue recognition processes for both CRO contracts and software/SaaS licensing in compliance with ASC 606.

• Ensure consistent and accurate project cost allocation, indirect recovery, and margin analysis to support operational performance insights.

• Partner with Legal, Commercial, and Project Management teams to align contract terms with accounting and compliance standards.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Support

• Support all M&A activities, including financial due diligence, accounting assessments, valuation review, and post-acquisition integration.

• Ensure acquired entities align with group accounting policies, controls, and reporting standards.

• Collaborate with Corporate Development, Legal, and external advisors to evaluate opportunities and ensure seamless financial transitions.

Technology, Systems, and Process Optimization

• Lead the modernization and integration of financial systems, including ERP, automation tools, and data analytics platforms.

• Ensure effective integration between financial and operational systems within both CRO and software business units.

• Champion continuous improvement, scalability, and digital transformation across global finance functions.

Strategic Collaboration and Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO, executive leadership team, and Board on financial performance, compliance, and risk.

• Partner cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, Software Development, Commercial, and Legal teams to align financial strategies with business goals.

• Lead and develop a high-performing global team across accounting, tax, and treasury disciplines, fostering excellence, collaboration, and accountability.

• Represent the finance function in communications with private equity owners, board members, investors, auditors, and…