Vice President, Global Accounting

Lyra Health

. Lead an organization of approximately 16 professionals spanning accounting operations, consolidated financial reporting, and treasury .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $213,030 - $286,670 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance, with a strong focus on leading and developing high-performing accounting organizations. Proven ability to drive accounting transformation, process standardization, and automation in a global environment.

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U.S. GAAP ExpertiseSEC ReportingSOX ComplianceCPA CertificationAccounting Transformation

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingGeneral Ledger ManagementAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivablePayroll ManagementLease AccountingConsolidationsTechnical AccountingInternal ControlsAudit Readiness

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceCommunication SkillsCollaborative LeadershipProblem SolvingInfluencing Stakeholders

Tools & Technologies

Financial SystemsAutomation ToolsAI SolutionsAccounting SoftwareGovernance Frameworks

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Public-Company AccountingFinancial Risk ManagementCash ManagementWorking Capital OptimizationContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead an organization of approximately 16 professionals spanning accounting operations, consolidated financial reporting, and treasury
Provide leadership and oversight across corporate accounting, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, lease accounting, consolidations, and related accounting operations
Lead consolidated financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Establish and maintain accounting policies, governance, and processes
Lead evaluation and implementation of new accounting standards
Deliver financial information and insights for executive decision-making
Support design and implementation of a scalable SOX compliance framework
Strengthen accounting infrastructure across close and consolidation, SEC-quality financial reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, systems, documentation, and audit readiness
Standardize and optimize global accounting processes
Champion continuous improvement, automation, AI, standardized workflows, and modern financial systems
Strengthen cash visibility, liquidity management, cash positioning, working capital optimization, capital deployment, and financial risk management
Lead, develop, and scale a high-performing accounting organization
Build partnerships and execute cross-functional initiatives
Report to the Senior Vice President, Global Controller

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong executive presence and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders, navigate complex issues, resolve escalations, and drive alignment across functions
15+ years of progressive accounting experience with demonstrated success leading and developing complex accounting organizations in a global environment
Public-company accounting experience
Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, SOX and audit requirements
Demonstrated success leading accounting transformation, process standardization, automation, and continuous-improvement initiatives
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
CPA required
Collaborative, pragmatic leadership style and ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-growth environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare coverage (including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability insurances)
Lyra for Lyrians; coaching and therapy services
Equity in the company through discretionary restricted stock units
Competitive time off with pay policies including vacation, sick days, and company holidays
Paid parental leave
401K with up to 3% matching
Monthly tech allowance
Well-being perks and activities
Surprise swag
Regular community celebration