Chief Accounting Officer

The Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) is a senior executive responsible for leading the organization’s accounting strategy, governance, and operations. This role provides enterprise-wide leadership for accounting policies, financial reporting integrity, regulatory compliance, and the ongoing improvement of accounting systems and internal controls.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Develops and leads the organization’s accounting strategic plan, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and enterprise strategy.

• Establishes and implements accounting policies, procedures, and governance frameworks to support accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.

• Serves as the principal accounting advisor to executive leadership and business unit leaders on complex accounting matters and strategic initiatives.

• Regulatory Compliance & Standards

• Monitors, interprets, and advises leadership on current and emerging accounting regulations and standards, including GAAP, IFRS, FASB updates, and governmental financial and tax regulations.

• Leads organizational readiness for regulatory changes by assessing impacts, developing implementation plans, and ensuring consistent execution across the enterprise.

• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local financial reporting and tax requirements.

Accounting Operations & Systems

• Designs, implements, and oversees accounting systems, processes, and internal controls to ensure financial integrity, transparency, and audit readiness.

• Operationalizes accounting and auditing systems to enable continuous monitoring, risk mitigation, and process improvement.

• Oversees enterprise accounting functions, which may include general ledger, financial reporting, tax, fixed assets, revenue recognition, and internal controls.

Audit & Risk Management

• Provides executive oversight of internal and external audit activities, ensuring timely resolution of findings and continuous strengthening of control environments.

• Partners with external auditors and regulatory bodies as the organization’s senior accounting authority.

People Leadership & Talent Development

• Builds and maintains deep accounting expertise across the organization through structured training, professional development, and succession planning.

• Develops a high‑performing accounting leadership team and fosters a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and ethical financial stewardship.

Executive Impact

• Participates in enterprise‑level decision‑making as a Vice President, contributing to strategic initiatives with significant organizational impact.

• Communicates complex accounting and financial matters clearly to executive leadership and key stakeholders.

• Additional duties as required or assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and internal control frameworks.
• Proven leadership ability with experience managing accounting teams and overseeing complex financial operations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively engage with executive leadership, auditors, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and support strategic decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and maintain financial policies, procedures, and reporting structures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA or equivalent designation preferred.
• Extensive progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility within a complex organization.
• Experience in financial reporting, audit coordination, and internal controls strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in a senior accounting leadership role (or equivalent) required.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for career growth, development, and internal advancement
• A collaborative team-oriented culture where your ideas and contributions are valued
• Stability of an established organization with the energy of a growing team

ToyotaLift Northeast is dedicated to being an Equal Opportunity Employer.