Elior NA is seeking an experienced VP, Finance Accounting Center & Tax to join our driven and solutions-oriented, centralized Houston, TX based Accounting Organization.

• Actively support and train the team to improve their efficiency and effectiveness by proactively organizing work, people, and tasks.
• Direct the Houston based Accounting Center functions by understanding the business and connecting it with results to help influence and drive better overall company practices, efficiencies, and results.
• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the department including team activities to ensure effective communication and collaboration with other areas of the organization.
• Manage, develop, and mentor a team of 70+ accounting, tax, and administrative professionals.
• Develop, implement, and maintain systems, procedures, and policies, to ensure adherence to company guidelines.
• Manage weekly and monthly closing of financial records and posting of month-end information; ensure accuracy of financial statements.
• Provide accounting assistance to field managers and operations staff; respond to financial questions/concerns to meet business needs.
• Partner with other finance functions including finance and treasury functions on close activities, account reconciliations, and process improvement.
• Partner with IT on system implementations, change requests, timely resolution of close/reporting issues, along with continuous improvement initiatives, system enhancements and/or changes.
• Act as a liaison between the company, government, and external auditors to meet information needs, ensure internal controls are working effectively, and propose improvements to support an evolving accounting environment.
• Oversee any non-recurring projects like optimization of systems.
• Support or manage other ad-hoc projects

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of experience in finance/accounting.
• 5+ years management experience with leading teams across multiple areas in Finance/Accounting.
• Ability to work flexible hours due to team needs with around 50% travel.
• Dedication to nurturing and growing the team by providing team members with the support and resources they need to excel, while fostering an environment where collaboration and innovation thrive.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with general accounting, month end closing procedures, controls, internal reporting & analytics, and working with external auditors.
• Deep knowledge of accounting; conceptual and practical experience in researching, understanding, and communicating technical accounting issues.
• Experience working with IFRS accounting principles and Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains accounting software.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong decision-making skills and ability to effectively navigate ambiguity.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with high standards for quality, accuracy, and details.
• Process improvement mindset – proactively resolves issues, conflicts, work processes, seeks improvement opportunities.
• Ability to build trust and strong relationships, finding solutions and influencing outcomes to drive superlative performance.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Comfort and capability in navigating uncertain or unclear situations, making informed decisions, and adapting to changing circumstances.
• Turn data from various sources into insights with a strong mindfulness in a fast-changing environment.
• Developed organizational and project management skills.
• Upholding strong moral and ethical principles, being honest, trustworthy, and dependable in all interactions and decisions is fundamental for building trust and maintaining a positive reputation.
• Client-driven to ensure integrity of data.
• Demonstrated initiative-taker, ongoing self-growth and development, advancement potential. .

Nice-to-haves:

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
• Experience in a matrixed environment in food/contract services.