In This Role

Accounting Leadership & Financial Oversight 

• Partner with executive leadership to support the growth and scalability of the business  
• Oversee global accounting operations, including financial reporting, payroll, treasury, and tax  
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and all applicable regulatory requirements  
• Lead the acceleration and optimization of the general ledger close process  
• Proactively identify financial risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities, and develop actionable solutions  
• Support capital allocation decisions, business initiatives, and long-term financial planning 

Technical Accounting & Compliance 

• Oversee technical accounting matters, including complex transactions, new accounting standards adoption, and policy development  
• Establish and maintain accounting policies in alignment with evolving regulatory and business requirements  
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial statements and underlying data  
• Serve as a key resource for technical accounting guidance across the organization 

Process Improvement & Systems Optimization 

• Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes, controls, and workflows to support a high-growth environment  
• Develop and maintain a forward-looking roadmap for accounting and finance initiatives, ensuring accountability for execution and results  
• Leverage technology to build scalable, efficient processes and improve the overall user experience for internal stakeholders  
• Evaluate existing systems and processes to identify automation and optimization opportunities 

Internal Controls & Risk Management 

• Establish, maintain, and enhance internal controls and accounting procedures to ensure compliance and mitigate risk  
• Evaluate processes and controls for effectiveness, identifying gaps and implementing improvements  
• Support audit readiness and ensure adherence to internal and external compliance requirements 

Cross-Functional Partnership 

• Serve as a key liaison across departments, ensuring financial considerations are integrated into business decisions and initiatives  
• Partner with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, and other business functions to drive alignment and informed decision-making  
• Participate in strategic, cross-functional projects and provide financial leadership and insight 

Leadership and Team Management 

• Lead and mentor a team to deliver results aligned with Four Hands' strategic objectives 
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among team members, encouraging idea sharing and best practices 
• Foster individual growth and skill enhancement through regular feedback, training sessions, and professional development opportunities 
• Monitor progress towards goals through regular check-ins and performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and guidance 
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging team members to analyze performance outcomes, identify areas for enhancement, and propose innovative solutions. 
• Foster a culture of trust, teamwork, and collaboration, promoting continuous improvement and employee engagement 

Other Duties 

• Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications 
• Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands team  
  • Be open and honest 
  • Reach for excellence  
  • Act with responsibility  
  • Value the whole person   
  • Enjoy the journey 

The Ideal Person

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a director, senior or supervisory capacity  
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field 
• Deep technical accounting experience: GAAP, financial reporting, tax and complex transaction  
• Demonstrated ability to own and interpret the full suite of financial statements  
• Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration and relationship-building  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and strategic thinking skills  
• Results driven with a high sense of urgency, taking ownership and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities 
• Always act with integrity in all ways, remaining honest, transparent, and respectful in all relationships  
• Continuously innovate new solutions, influencing and responding to change  
• Focus on superior outcomes, and calibrate work processes for outstanding results  
• CPA license (Highly Preferred)  
• Experience in public accounting (Big 4 or regional firm) combined with industry experience ideal 
• Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting tools a plus 
• Experience leading or co-leading a finance or accounting transformation or systems implementation