Vice President of Accounting

Meridian Cooperative is hiring a VP of Accounting to join a team of passionate innovators and problem-solvers, empowered to rise above challenges and swarm around solutions. Here, at our Dunwoody office, we are energized by the fact that our work is important. We are driven to make work as easy as possible for our Members, Customers, Partners, and Employees. Help us lead the way in Utility software, join a winning company and thrive.

Summary:

The Vice President of Accounting for Meridian is responsible for overseeing all accounting functions, including financial reporting, budgeting, tax compliance, and internal controls. This role will ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information and provide strategic guidance to CFO and other senior management on accounting and financial matters.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management and general ledger.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, regulations, and standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS).
• Prepare and present financial statements, reports, and analysis to CFO and other senior management.
• Coordinate and manage audits (internal and external), tax filings, and other financial activities.
• Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
• Provide strategic financial guidance and support to senior management.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and other financial partners.
• Lead and mentor the accounting team, providing guidance and professional development opportunities.
• Stay current with accounting trends, regulations, and best practices.
• Perform complex special projects at the request of CFO and other senior management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA designation required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting; 5+ years in a senior leadership role
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, regulations, and standards
• Expertise in financial reporting software and systems (NetSuite experience a plus)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills
• Ability to think strategically and with vision, anticipate possible future consequences and trends and incorporate them into the organizational plan
• Track record of building and leading effective and diverse teams
• Experience working with auditors and other third-party service providers
• Sense of urgency, integrity, and accountability
• Possess a growth mindset, is open minded and seeks challenges
• Outstanding project management skills, including the ability to handle multiple assignments, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to make effective oral presentations to large and small groups
• Strong relationship and partnership-building skills

We Offer:

• Outstanding Medical/Dental/Vision that starts on the first day of employment.
• Education/Training Reimbursement
• On-Site Education Courses
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health/Wellness Reimbursement (fitness tracking device one-time up to $300)
• Excellent Life Insurance & Disability
• Vacation: 22 days of accrued time off (no waiting period). 9 holidays which include the day after Thanksgiving & Christmas Eve. Up to 240 hours of vacation time can rollover to the following year.
• Volunteer Time: 8 hours per year.
• Retirement: very robust 401K employees are 100% vested in the Company-funded employer basic contributions from the date they enter the plan. The Company will match 100% of each dollar you contribute on the first five percent (5%) of eligible compensation that you contribute to your account. Employer basic contribution eligibility occurs on the first day of the month following the employee’s completion of one year of continuous service (contribution of 4-11% of base salary based on years of service).

In addition to a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision plan, and matching 401(k), also offer:

• Relaxed Dress Code
• Flexible Hybrid Work Schedules
• In Office Gym

About Us:

We were formed in 1976 by a group of Electric Membership Cooperatives with a vision for a single enterprise solution provider to serve data processing, IT, and operational needs to cooperatives, public utility districts, and municipal utilities. Through carefully curated acquisitions and partnerships, Meridian Co-op has unified multiple leading-edge companies under its umbrella to truly execute that vision. Today, the Meridian Suite serves over 500 utilities across the country with industry leading enterprise software solutions.