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About the Role

The Vice President of Accounting & Financial Reporting provides strategic leadership for the organization’s accounting and financial team. This role leads a team of Managers and Financial Analysts responsible for general ledger accounting, internal financial statement preparation, financial performance reporting and analysis, and ensuring compliance with SEC Reporting Rules and SOX 404.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a high-performing organization by actively monitoring and improving the ten dimensions of organizational health.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership by providing financial insights, technical accounting guidance, and recommendations.
• Lead and develop a team of Accounting Managers and Financial Analysts, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Ensure that the monthly internal financial statements are prepared accurately in accordance with GAAP by scheduled deadlines.
• Oversee the research, interpretation and implementation of the appropriate accounting policies for new products and services, changes to existing products and services, or for the issuance of new accounting guidance.
• Oversee the accurate and timely completion of supporting documentation for the Internal Audit team and external auditors.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting, analysis and insights of actual and forecasted financial performance on both a GAAP and non-GAAP basis.
• Ensure that various SEC Forms (i.e. 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 11-K, Proxy and Form 4) and press releases are filed accurately by established deadlines.
• Oversee the research, interpretation and implementation of the appropriate disclosures for changes in business activities and authoritative guidance (U.S. GAAP and SEC Reporting Rules).
• Ensure compliance with SOX 404 by maintaining effective internal controls over financial reporting.
• Establish and execute a finance technology strategy that advances the use of AI, automation, and data-driven insights.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 12+ years of related finance and accounting experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing and developing managers and a professional level team.
• Certified Public Accountant or equivalent (i.e. - Chartered Accountant).
• Extensive experience researching accounting and reporting issues, including interpreting U.S. GAAP and SEC Reporting Rules.
• Extensive experience writing financial analytics for executive-level users.
• Extensive SEC Reporting experience in an audit role within a CPA firm and/or a corporate external reporting role.
• Experience designing and evaluating internal controls in an audit role within a CPA firm and/or a corporate internal audit/SOX 404 role.
• Experience designing and implementing process improvements.
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Preferred).
• Experience managing people who manage people (Preferred).
• Significant experience in the Financial Services industry (Preferred).
• Significant accounting experience from a large national or regional CPA firm (Preferred).
• Knowledge of the Credit Acceptance operating model and business model (Preferred).

Skills

• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Quick thinker, with an ability to understand and analyze information promptly and effectively.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to convey complex information in a timely and easily understood manner throughout all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrate initiative by being proactive in work duties and making recommendations as opportunities arise.
• Customer focused both for internal and external customers.
• Open and receptive to ongoing feedback aimed at improving performance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC Reporting Rules.

Location

• Remote

Work Type

• Remote
• Full-time

Experience Level

• 12+ years of related finance and accounting experience
• 5+ years of management experience

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Preferred)
• Certified Public Accountant or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $290,000+ base salary + an annual bonus plan

Benefits

• 401(K) match
• Adoption assistance
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive medical/ dental/vision
• Many nonstandard benefits that make us a Great Place to Work

About the Company

• Credit Acceptance is a leading provider of used and new car financing across the country.
• We are an award-winning company recognized both locally and nationally across multiple workplace categories.
• Our world-class culture is shaped by dedicated team members who are driven to succeed as professionals individually and together as a team.
• We are backed by a strong product, exceptional people, and a stable financial foundation.

Equal Opportunity

• Credit Acceptance is dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive working environment for all.
• As part of our Culture of Compliance, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and value our culturally diverse workforce.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of the person’s age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, criminal history, or any other legally protected characteristic.