About this opportunity
Pease Bell, CPAs lists this Head of Financial Reporting opportunity in akron, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join Pease Bell as Head of Financial Reporting
Pease Bell is a fast-growing, mid-sized public accounting firm with more than 170 professionals and a national client base. With offices in Ohio (Cleveland and Akron), Florida, and New Jersey (Lakewood), we are proud to support businesses across a wide range of industries through our specialized service lines.
Consistently named a NorthCoast 99 Top Workplace for 17 years, Pease Bell offers the opportunity to do meaningful work in an environment that supports balanced, professional growth, and team collaboration.
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced accounting leader to own GAAP financial reporting, forecasting and analysis, accounting policy, and the firm's annual audit. This role also owns internal tax compliance, including payroll taxes and registrations, and plays a key part in evaluating, integrating and optimizing financial systems that support the firm's continued growth.
You’ll manage the accounting team, partner closely with the CFO on financial strategy, and bring a point of view on how automation, financial systems, and AI can strengthen and scale the firm's financial infrastructure.
Salary Range
$150K+ base, commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus annual bonus.
What You'll Own
GAAP Financial Reporting & Policies
Own the preparation and integrity of the firm's GAAP financial statements and supporting schedules
Develop, document, and maintain firmwide accounting policies and procedures, ensuring consistent application of GAAP
Own the annual audit process end-to-end, serving as the firm's primary point of contact for external auditors; manage process for efficient and on-time audit, resolve audit findings and strengthen internal controls
M&A financial integrations, purchase price accounting
Financial Systems & Integrations
Own and maintain the firm's financial systems and their integrations, identifying and implementing technology, automation, and AI-driven tools to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
Partner with IT and other departments to evaluate, implement, and integrate new systems
Build infrastructure and processes designed to scale with the firm's organic and inorganic growth
Tax Compliance
Oversee the firm's internal tax compliance, including federal, multi-state and local income taxes, payroll tax filings, registrations, and related regulatory requirements
Partner with tax advisors as needed on complex compliance matters
Team Leadership & Partnership
Directly supervise and develop the accounting department, including performance feedback, mentoring, and staffing decisions
Report to the CFO, serving as a key partner on financial strategy and operations
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; CPA preferred
5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including supervisory experience
Strong knowledge of GAAP financial reporting and internal controls
Audit experience preferred, as an auditor, as part of an internal audit function, or as the primary point of contact for an external audit
Experience using automation, systems, or AI to improve processes
Experience in a private equity-backed environment, including M&A and integrations, helpful
Familiarity with payroll tax compliance and multi-jurisdiction registrations
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; comfortable partnering with firm leadership
Proven ability to consistently meet deadlines including month end close, payroll, audit, and tax filings without sacrificing quality
Why Join Pease Bell?
Committed to work-life balance with a collaborative, supportive team culture
A clear path to growth with direct access to the CFO and meaningful visibility into firm operations
The opportunity to build and shape financial reporting, systems, and infrastructure for a firm in growth mode
Recognition as a Top Workplace by NorthCoast 99 for 17 years and counting
At Pease Bell, your contributions matter, your goals are supported, and your success is celebrated. If you're ready to bring your financial reporting expertise to an AI enabled firm with significant growth plans, let's talk.
Direct applicants only.
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Worksite address
akron, OH, 44329, US
Who can apply
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