Description

Build the Financial Foundation That Powers Growth

At Sunstate Equipment, we're building something bigger than equipment rental. We're creating a high-performing organization driven by safety, service, accountability, and continuous improvement. As we continue to grow, evolve, and expand our capabilities, we're looking for a finance leader who can help shape our future.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Vice President, Finance & Accounting is a key member of our finance leadership team responsible for overseeing the company's accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, financial analysis, and credit functions. This role combines technical accounting expertise with strategic business partnership, helping drive sound financial decisions across the organization while developing strong teams and scalable processes that support continued growth.

This is an opportunity for a collaborative, hands-on leader who enjoys developing people, solving complex business challenges, and translating financial data into meaningful business insights.

What You'll Do

Lead and Develop High-Performing Teams

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for the Accounting, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Financial Analysis, Accounts Payable, and Credit teams.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Build organizational capability and financial acumen across finance and operational teams.

Drive Financial Reporting Excellence

• Oversee the preparation and accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS requirements.
• Lead financial statement analysis, variance reporting, and executive-level financial communications.
• Present financial results and key business insights to senior leadership and our parent company, Sumitomo Corporation.

Partner with the Business

• Support strategic planning initiatives through financial analysis, forecasting, and business modeling.
• Provide operational and sales analytics that help leaders make informed business decisions.
• Participate in acquisitions, market expansions, and new business segment evaluations through financial due diligence and analysis.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to operational and commercial leaders across the organization.

Strengthen Governance and Controls

• Lead the company's internal control environment, including SOX and J-SOX compliance activities.
• Oversee internal and external audit processes and related reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Stay current on emerging accounting, reporting, and compliance matters.

Oversee Credit and Cash Management Functions

• Provide oversight for all credit operations, including credit approvals, collections, cash application processes, and lien-related activities.
• Maintain strong relationships with banking partners and financial institutions.
• Support effective working capital management and cash flow optimization.

What We're Looking For

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience leading accounting and finance teams in a complex, multi-location environment.
• Strong financial reporting experience, including preparation and review of financial statements.
• Technical accounting research experience required.
• IFRS experience preferred.
• SOX and/or J-SOX internal control experience preferred.
• Tax provision accounting experience is a plus.

Skills & Leadership Attributes

• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect financial results to operational performance.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build credibility at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Collaborative leadership style with a focus on partnership and continuous improvement.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, lookups, and pivot tables.
• Strong attention to detail balanced with the ability to think strategically and see the bigger picture.

Why Sunstate?

At Sunstate, our people are our competitive advantage. We believe in creating an environment where employees can grow, contribute, and make an impact. You'll join a leadership team committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and building a culture where accountability and support go hand in hand.

If you're looking for an opportunity to influence strategy, lead talented teams, strengthen financial excellence, and help shape the future of a growing organization, we'd love to hear from you.