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VP Finance & Accounting

Kansas City, KS / MO

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Why We Like This

Opportunity to build a new division within the company
Growth-minded leadership (co-founders) that invests heavily in culture & people development (heavily prioritizes work / life balance)
Perform and the path to the CFO role is yours

Summary & Business Model

G&G (https://ggkccpa.com) is an accounting and tax services firm that serves small and middle-market businesses (think dental platforms, restaurant management companies, etc...). The company was founded in 2012 by Amber Goering and has grown organically and by way of targeted acquisitions.

G&G has recently been turning away business because of capacity constraints. The firm will continue to build its team organically, and acquire similar firms, to support further revenue growth.

The company has primarily offered tax services, but will be increasing efforts to grow its Client Accounting Services ("CAS") division. This division will provide clients with full-spectrum accounting operations which will extend into forecasting, budgeting and cash flow planning.

VP, Finance & Accounting Role

The build of the CAS division will be led by this new hire. The VP, F&A will be a part of the broader management team with responsibilities to build and manage a team, deliver upon client expectations and help with broader company growth efforts.

Reports to the Co-founder (Amber Goering)
Responsible for building out the CAS practice (outsourced client accounting & finance operations)
Lead & execute strategic company projects
Comp projected @ $140 to $180k

This hire is required to (a) be hands on accounting leader, (b) detail-oriented, and (c) bring excellent project management skills that will be invaluable toward building a playbook and best practices to grow the CAS division.

* Comp figures, if included above, are estimates made by the KBS team using internal assumptions and conversations with the employer. Figures are dependent upon experience and subject to change.

Job Description

If you're an experienced accounting professional looking for a culture that supports personal growth, collaborative relationships, and innovative minds through a flexible working environment, you may be a great fit for our team. We are looking for accounting MVPs that want to use their gifts and expertise in accounting services to serve our businesses, their owners, and individuals. Be ready to jump in and act. When you choose to join us, you will do so in an environment where your goals are respected and where you will work collaboratively with other team members to solve problems.

Job Responsibilities

Manage client assignments, deliver high-quality service, and complete challenging and complex work throughout the year
Lead a team of like-minded individuals and be responsible for coaching, advising, and supporting them in order to meet client and self-development goals
Have the opportunity to grow as we grow our firm

Job Requirements

Have 8+ years of deep accounting experience either in-house or with an accounting firm, as well as experience in a supervisory role
Be a master of developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure timely and accurate financial statements
Demonstrate thorough experience in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, bank reconciliations, payroll, general ledger preparation, financial reporting, and other strategic and financial initiatives including integrated resource and performance planning solutions that support other business areas
Serve as the primary client contact and nurture client relationships through consistent communication, as well as serve as ally to the client with other members of the client?s professional team
Act as a visionary for clients providing solutions and managing implementation of ideas while maintaining high client satisfaction Be committed to serving clients with integrity and professionalism
Demonstrate ability to build, direct, and maintain a motivated and empowered work team and possess strong communication skills for both advising, coaching, and supporting a work team
Be motivated and committed to accountability for work plans, responsibilities, and tasks of themselves and their team members and be able to track, record, and report on KPIs
Have a high-functioning ability to prioritize and focus in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment and deliver timely and accurate products to clients
Manage technology and resource planning and education and development for team members
Know Microsoft Office programs Boast QuickBooks proficiency
Be proficient with tax preparation and accounting software (Thomson Reuters Ultra Tax Experience preferred)
Embrace curiosity and innovation and be motivated in personal and professional development

About

Goering & Granatino, P.A.

Goering & Granatino is a Kansas City area accounting firm located in Overland Park, Kansas. CPAs provide accounting, tax, part-time CFO and business formation services.

Taxes and finances are complicated. And finding someone you can trust to manage and advise you on these matters, in a way you can understand, is even more complicated. Amber Goering and Frank Granatino, owners and lead CPAs of Goering & Granatino, P.A., experienced this first-hand, and felt individuals, entrepreneurs and small business owners deserved more. You deserve a partner, a trusted ally, a colleague to keep you on track, hold you accountable and keep you moving forward. As fellow small business owners, we understand you need and want someone who is going to be available, gets your business, and will create a strategy that works for you. From tax planning and preparation to small business accounting to payroll assistance, we will provide you with attentive, helpful service each step of the way. You deserve a partner you can count on.