Vice President of Accounting

Company Overview:

Five Star Energy Services provides turn-key utility construction services that are founded on safety, quality, and the ability to adapt. We pride ourselves on being a value-added contractor that adapts quickly and effectively to our customers’ needs.

Our team is what makes us. We have over 1800 employees that pride themselves on customer service and safely getting projects completed. Our employees tackle some of the toughest projects in the industry while keeping safety and quality at the forefront. This makes our team a truly professional group that sets us apart from our competition.

Position Overview:

The Vice President of Accounting will lead the accounting function for Five Star Energy Services, overseeing two Controllers and the Payroll team. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations, and alignment of accounting processes with organizational goals. The VP will drive efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and support strategic initiatives during a period of growth and integration.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Oversight

- Direct all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and job cost accounting.

- Manage and mentor two Controllers and the Payroll Manager, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

- Ensure alignment of accounting workflows with corporate objectives and ERP systems (Acumatica, Paylocity, Vista).

Financial Reporting

- Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

- Ensure timely and accurate revenue recognition, job cost reporting, and reconciliations.

- Present financial results and variance analysis to executive leadership.

Audit & Compliance

- Lead annual external audit process and coordinate with auditors.

- Maintain compliance with internal controls, SOX-like standards, and regulatory requirements.

- Ensure adherence to prevailing wage and certified payroll requirements.

Treasury, Debt & Covenant Management

- Daily management of consolidated cash position and forecasting of liquidity near term and quarterly.

- Monitor compliance with debt covenants and reporting obligations.

- Prepare lender reporting packages and manage relationships with financial institutions.

Process Optimization

- Implement improvements to reduce manual rework and fragmented data inputs.

- Drive integration of field tracking tools with ERP for accurate billing and job setup.

Payroll Oversight

- Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, including certified payroll compliance.

- Oversee resolution of payroll discrepancies and enforce recovery protocols for overpayments.

Strategic Initiatives

- Support merger-related financial integration and harmonization of accounting policies.

- Collaborate with FP&A and operations on budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA preferred.

- 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, including multi-entity operations.

- Strong knowledge of GAAP, audit processes, and debt compliance.

- Experience with ERP systems (Acumatica, Vista) and payroll platforms (Paylocity).

- Proven ability to lead teams and optimize workflows in a dynamic environment.

NOTE: Job descriptions are not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Candidates will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening (including marijuana) and a criminal background check.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Five Star Energy Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person