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Company Description
McFadyen Digital is a leading advisor and implementer of digital commerce and marketplace solutions with a growing AI practice. During three decades of ecommerce work, we’ve built hundreds of enterprise-scale platforms that cumulatively generate tens of billions of dollars of gross merchandise value (GMV). We’re honored to have supported 10% of the Fortune 500 with their digital commerce initiatives. Over 300 global brands like ABB, AB InBev, Albertsons, American Red Cross, American Eagle Outfitters, FedEx, Louis Vuitton, and Schneider Electric have entrusted their digital transformations to McFadyen. We operate global offices across the US, Brazil, and India.
We’re well known for our thought leadership, such as our recent 500-page "AI Best Practices" book and corresponding wiki McFadyen Digital has been a trusted employer for nearly four decades and believes that people are the most important part of our company. We’re proud of our Great Place to Work certification.
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Job Description
We are looking for a hands‑on VPof Accounting to own the financial operations of a multi‑entity professional services firm with operations across three continents. This is a high‑trust, highly visible role ‑ you will be the primary finance contact for our external auditors, tax advisors, and banking relationships. As the global head of accounting and finance, you will work directly with the CEO and executive team to ensure sound financial management, reporting, and accounting.
This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys being close to the work — not just overseeing it — and who thrives in a lean, fast‑moving environment where initiative and ownership are valued.
Qualifications
Top 5 Responsibilities
Own accounting operations globally and drive financial reporting. Full ownership of accounting across the US, India, and Brazil - monthly close, financial statements, GAAP/IFRS compliance, and intercompany consolidations. Prepare and present monthly financial statements to the CEO. Develop and manage the global annual budget.
Oversee cash and operational finance. Own cash management, AR/AP, US multi‑state payroll, and oversight of India and Brazil accounting. Manage margins, utilization, and key operational KPIs.
Lead external relationships and review sales contracts and legal documents. Primary contact for external auditors, tax advisors, bankers, and lenders. Manage all deliverables. Responsible for legal review and contract management with clients and vendors.
Lead and develop the accounting, finance, HR, recruiting, and IT teams. Manage and mentor a few small teams of across the US, India and Brazil. Build scalable processes and drive continuous improvement.
Collaborate with CEO and executive team to set and drive organization vision and strategy. Play a key role on the leadership team to help drive the business into new growth
Other Responsibilities
Own the full monthly and annual close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
Prepare and present monthly financial statements to the CEO
Develop and manage global annual budgets and rolling forecasts
Manage cash flow and maintain accurate cash projections
Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable
Run project financial reports including utilization, realization, and gross margin by project/client
Analyze monthly operating costs and make recommendations to leadership
Ensure timely and accurate tax filings (US federal, state, and international), with the support of tax advisors in the US, Brazil, and India
Create ad‑hoc financial analyses as needed
Institute and manage benchmarks for financial and operational performance of the organization
Oversee and manage the annual audit including US, India, and Brazil operations
Ensure adherence to GAAP (US) and IFRS (India and Brazil)
Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal financial reporting requirements
Manage international transfer pricing practices
Ensure proper intercompany invoicing and transactions with India and Brazil operations are accurate and timely
Oversee bank reconciliations and analyze and reconcile balance sheet accounts
Serve as the primary contact and relationship owner for external auditors throughout the audit cycle
Interface with banks and lenders; ensure adherence to all banking covenants
Support review of customer and vendor contracts from a financial and risk perspective
Process and oversee US multi‑state payroll and benefits
Oversee India and Brazil payrolls in coordination with local teams
Ensure accuracy and compliance of all payroll tax filings
Lead, mentor, and develop several teams of professionals across the US, Brazil and India
Document and continuously improve finance and accounting processes
Manage existing processes and create new ones as the business evolves
Other duties and special projects as assigned by the CEO
Top 5 Qualifications
Hands‑on experience with both GAAP and IFRS accounting
10+ years of accounting or financial leadership experience, with hands‑on responsibility
Experience managing multi‑entity, multi‑currency international accounting operations including international transfer pricing
Professional services or technology services industry experience
Proficiency with QuickBooks
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA strongly preferred
Experience reviewing and redlining legal contracts (MSA & SOW)
US multi‑state payroll experience
Advanced skills with Excel and PSA tools like NetSuite OpenAir
Proven ability to manage external auditor, banker, and tax advisor relationships
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable presenting to senior leadership
Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands‑on execution
Experience collaborating with offshore finance teams
Must be a team player, able to meet strict deadlines and work with minimal supervision.
Preferred
Experience with Indian and/or Brazilian accounting and tax laws
Experience at a public accounting firm
Familiarity with company valuation models
Portuguese language skills a plus
Experience in M&A transactions (as seller or acquirer)
Experience managing nearshore or offshore finance teams
Experience overseeing HR, recruiting, and IT teams
Key Skills
GAAP & IFRS
QuickBooks and advanced Microsoft Excel
US multi‑state payroll and tax filing
Financial statement preparation and board-level presentation
Cash flow management and forecasting
Project-based financial reporting (utilization, realization, margin)
International transfer pricing and intercompany accounting
Benefits
Competitive salary.
Medical and Life Insurance.
Short and Long-Term Disability.
Generous 401K plan after three months of employment.
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave.
Flexible work schedule and remote working option.
Additional information
Our Core Values:Caring, Adaptable, Proactive, and Empowering Clients.
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McFadyen's goal is to ensure that our clients are able to maximize the return on their technology investment by providing better service to their clients, partners and internal teams. At McFadyen we truly believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Across our locations in the US, Brazil, and India, we offer a world class work culture that enables top notch delivery for some of the world’s most influential companies.
McFadyen Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law, where applicable.
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Worksite address
vienna, VA, 22184, US
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