Chief Accounting Officer

Every organization needs supplies and services to operate. From laptops and rental cars to pens and pallets, all businesses, schools, and government bodies have procurement needs. That’s where CoreTrust comes in. CoreTrust works with our members and suppliers to transform how procurement professionals buy billions of dollars’ worth of supplies and services annually. We’re on a mission to be the one place where buyers and suppliers connect, secure purchasing agreements, transact, and partner to accelerate value and realize savings.

CoreTrust seeks an exceptional Chief Accounting Officer to lead all accounting operations, financial reporting, audit relationships and to be a partner to FPA/Business Finance and Operations during a critical growth and value-creation period. This role demands a transformation leader who has extensive experience in PE-backed and/or publicly-traded companies through periods of transformation; has built scalable finance infrastructure; and has delivered tangible and exceptional results. The candidate will also be a strategic finance executive who helps to build enterprise-ready organizations positioned for sustainable growth and success.

You have stood up treasury functions. You have navigated complex business transitions. You have turned around broken close processes and elevated audit relationships from contentious to collaborative. You have implemented enterprise systems that scaled with growth. You have built teams that delivered measurable results (e.g., 50% close reductions, clean audits, covenant compliance, improved cash flow)

You are a maker of news, not a reporter of it. You don't wait for problems—you build infrastructure that prevents them. CFOs trust you to own the entire accounting operation without handholding. Auditors respect your technical depth and reliability. Your teams deliver because you lead with clarity, accountability, and empathy.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting Technical Accounting

• Own month-, quarter- and year-end close processes, financial consolidation, and all external reporting with a track record of driving 50%+ reduction in close cycles
• Authored technical accounting memos for complex issues/transactions (MA, capital structure-related items, revenue recognition, equity issuances)
• Ensure GAAP compliance and audit-ready financials that withstand rigorous diligence
• Lead SOX readiness and establish controls infrastructure regardless of current compliance requirements

Value Creation Strategic Finance

• Position company for continued growth through clean financials, robust controls, and scalable processes
• Partner with CFO on lender engagement/reporting, debt covenant compliance, and capital allocation optimization
• Support Board, Audit Committee and investor reporting with executive-level financial insights and risk assessment
• Lead purchase accounting and integration for multiple MA transactions

Audit External Relationships

• Own and elevate external audit relationship—auditors should view you as trusted partner, not bottleneck
• Coordinate seamlessly with Big 4 auditors, lenders, tax advisors, and legal counsel
• Achieve zero audit surprises and consistently early delivery of audit deliverables
• Manage audit committee materials and present financial results with confidence and clarity

Treasury, Tax Cash Management

• Stand up or enhance treasury function including cash forecasting, liquidity management, and investment strategy
• Drive tax optimization strategy across federal, state, and local jurisdictions with tangible results
• Support balance sheet and cash flow forecasting with accuracy
• Optimize working capital and identify opportunities for cash flow improvement

Team Leadership Transformation

• Build and lead high-performing accounting team capable of supporting rapid organizational growth
• Implement systems and automation (ERP, close management, consolidation tools) that scale with business needs
• Develop talent through mentorship, clear accountability, and performance management
• Foster culture of continuous improvement, excellence, and ownership

Qualifications

Experience

• 15+ years progressive finance/accounting experience with 10+ years in financial services (investment banking, asset management, or related industries)
• Minimum 5 years in private equity-backed and/or public companies, with demonstrated experience in major organizational transitions
• Proven track record leading IPO readiness, SOX compliance, or similar enterprise-readiness initiatives
• Multiple MA transactions including post-acquisition integration and purchase accounting
• Prior experience as Controller, VP Accounting, or CAO at PE-backed and/or public companies

Technical Excellence

• CPA required; MBA preferred
• Deep expertise in technical accounting (ASC 606, 842, CECL, debt structures, equity compensation)
• SEC reporting experience (10-K, 10-Q) or equivalent PE-backed reporting rigor
• ERP implementation experience (Oracle, Workday, NetSuite, or similar enterprise platforms)
• Systems: FloQast, Workiva, BlackLine, Adaptive, or comparable close/consolidation/reporting tools

Leadership Results

• Documented success transforming underperforming accounting functions (close reduction, audit improvements, team development)
• Track record of "under-promising and over-delivering" – auditors, CFOs, and Boards view you as reliable and strategic
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-growth environments with limited resources and high expectations
• Strategic thinker who sees around corners and anticipates issues before they become problems, and communicates proactively and seamlessly about them

Drive Commitment to Excellence

• Demonstrated ability to maintain exceptional performance standards during high-stakes periods (audit seasons, deal execution, fiscal year-ends)
• Self-motivated professional with strong sense of ownership and accountability for outcomes
• Proven resilience and focus when managing competing priorities and tight deadlines
• History of going above and beyond to deliver results while maintaining work-life integration and supporting team wellbeing

Success Profile

You have stood up treasury functions, navigated complex business transitions, turned around broken close processes, and elevated audit relationships from contentious to collaborative. You have implemented enterprise systems that scaled with growth, built teams that delivered measurable results (e.g., 50% close reductions, clean audits, covenant compliance, improved cash flow).

You are a maker of news, not a reporter of it. You don't wait for problems—you build infrastructure that prevents them. CFOs trust you to own the entire accounting operation without hand holding. Auditors respect your technical depth and reliability. Your teams deliver because you lead with clarity, accountability, and empathy.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Free individual employee medical coverage
• Company subsidized dental and vision coverage
• Dollar for dollar 401(k) match up to 6% of your salary with immediate vesting
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing and mental health
• $1500 annual stipend for undergraduate/graduate college courses; $500 annual stipend for continuing education courses/certifications
• Free snacks and beverages on-site
• Brand new, state-of-the-art, tech-enabled work environment in downtown Nashville
• Flexible/hybrid work culture