• Set and lead the multi-year strategy for Accounting, building a scalable operating model that supports company growth and public-company readiness. • Build and lead a high-performing team, developing managers, evolving org design, and strengthening leadership bench strength. Set performance expectations and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. • Own the accuracy and timeliness of close processes, and other recurring and non-recurring accounting and A/P processes, continuously improving quality and performance metrics. • Identify opportunities to drive efficiency through streamlining processes or automating via accounting systems and workflows, particularly through use of AI. • Drive public-company readiness, strengthening internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit preparedness. • Partner on strategic initiatives, ensuring new products, revenue models, and partnerships are structured and operationalized in a scalable, compliant way.