VP Finance and Accounting
Meridian Group • Dallas, Texas • Full Time
Posted on Fri, Jul 17, 2026
Vice President, Finance & Accounting
Reports to: President, Americas | Dotted line to Global CFO
About the Role
We’re seeking a dynamic Vice President of Finance & Accounting to lead financial strategy, performance, and operations across our Americas business. This executive will oversee all aspects of accounting, financial planning, and analysis (FP&A), serving as a key strategic partner to the President of the Americas and the global CFO.
Our client is experiencing strong, steady growth — with plans to double in size over the next three years. The ideal candidate is a hands-on financial leader who can balance strategic vision with operational execution and build scalable systems that support sustainable expansion.
What You’ll Do
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Lead all accounting, FP&A, and financial operations across the Americas region.
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Oversee P&L performance and long-term financial planning.
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Develop and mentor a high-performing team of finance professionals.
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Drive budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting to support data-driven decisions.
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Strengthen internal controls, compliance, and scalable processes for growth.
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Partner with auditors, regulators, and leadership to ensure accuracy and transparency.
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Advise senior executives on financial strategy, investments, and resource allocation.
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Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
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Support business unit integration and ensure alignment across the organization.
What You Bring
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business; MBA or CPA preferred.
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7+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including controllership and FP&A.
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Proven success leading teams in both large, structured organizations and fast-growth environments.
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Experience in both public and private companies; Private Equity experience a plus.
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Background in regulated industries — medical device or healthcare preferred.
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Prior Big 4 experience strongly preferred.
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Skilled in building and scaling financial systems, improving performance, and driving strategy.
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Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills with executive presence.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $158,000–$213,000 per year (median ~$180,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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