Chief Accounting Officer
IES Holdings, Inc.
Sugar Land, TX 77478
Description
General Job Description:
Position Summary
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Compliance
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Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) – IES Holdings
Location: Sugar Land, Texas (moving to the Westchase area in 2026)
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Company Type: Publicly Traded – U.S. (SEC-registered)
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Company Type: Publicly Traded – U.S. (SEC-registered)
Position Summary
The Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) is responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the Company’s financial reporting. This role oversees all aspects of corporate accounting, SEC reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, and accounting policy in accordance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and SOX 404 requirements. The CAO will be a key strategic partner to the CFO and executive leadership team, providing insights that support decision-making while maintaining a strong financial control environment appropriate for a U.S. public company.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Oversee the preparation, review, and filing of all external financial reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and other SEC filings, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC rules.
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including consolidation and elimination entries across all business units and legal entities.
- Own the Company’s accounting policies; monitor changes in U.S. GAAP, SEC, and other relevant regulations, and lead implementation of new standards.
- Coordinate with Investor Relations to support earnings releases, investor presentations, and other external communications as needed.
- Advise the Information Technology team on accounting implications affecting our digital transformation initiatives
Internal Controls & SOX Compliance
- Lead maintenance and continuous improvement of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404.
- Partner with internal audit and external auditors to support audits, quarterly reviews, and internal control testing and remediation.
- Ensure appropriate documentation of key processes, controls, and judgments; drive remediation plans for any control deficiencies or audit findings.
Accounting Operations & Governance
- Provide leadership and oversight for all accounting functions.
- Maintain standardized accounting policies, procedures, and closing calendars across the organization.
- Ensure the Company’s accounting systems, chart of accounts, and reporting structures support business needs, scalability, and regulatory requirements.
- Partner with the CFO, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Legal teams to align accounting outcomes with strategic initiatives, including business combinations.
Technical Accounting & Complex Transactions
- Serve as the primary authority on complex technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition, leases, business combinations, stock-based compensation, impairment assessments, and financial instruments.
- Provide accounting guidance for M&A and other non-routine transactions.
- Review technical accounting memos and support for significant judgments and estimates presented to management, the Audit Committee, and external auditors.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing accounting organization; build succession pipelines for key roles.
- Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Set clear performance expectations, goals, and development plans; ensure the team is equipped to support a growing and evolving public company environment.
Audit Committee & Executive Engagement
- Regularly present accounting matters, financial reporting updates, and control environment status to the CFO and Audit Committee.
- Participate in Board and Audit Committee meetings, as requested, to discuss financial reporting, accounting judgments, and key risks.
- Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on the accounting implications of business strategies and decisions.
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.
- Advanced degree (e.g., Master’s in Accounting, MBA) preferred.
Experience
- 15+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including:
- Significant experience in a senior accounting leadership role (e.g., CAO, Corporate Controller, VP Accounting) at a U.S. publicly traded company and/or
- Experience in a Big 4 or nationally recognized public accounting firm auditing public companies.
- Demonstrated expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX 404 compliance.
- Proven track record managing large, geographically dispersed accounting organizations.
- Prior experience in construction, electrical contracting, or manufacturing preferred (but not required).
Skills & Competencies
- Deep technical accounting knowledge and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to also think strategically and “see the big picture.”
- Strong leadership and people-management capabilities; able to inspire, coach, and hold teams accountable.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; comfortable presenting complex topics to executive leadership, Audit Committee, and external stakeholders.
- Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- High integrity, sound judgment, and unwavering commitment to ethical behavior.
Systems & Tools
- Experience with major ERP systems (e.g., D365) and consolidation/reporting tools.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other analytical tools.
- Experience with financial reporting software and disclosure management tools (e.g., Workiva) a plus.
Key Relationships
- Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
- Direct Reports: Corporate Accounting Director, SEC Reporting Manager, Director of Technical Accounting
- Internal Partners: CEO, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Internal Audit, Investor Relations, HR, Business Unit Leaders, Information Technology
- External Partners: Independent auditors, tax advisors, legal counsel, IT consultants, and other external stakeholders
IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2024 fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, IES produced over $2.8 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States.
Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:
- Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
- Competitive Pay
- Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
- Company Paid Time Off
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
- Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
- Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
- Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs
PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS.
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.
EEO & Affirmative Action
The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.
View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "EEO is the Law" poster | "EEO is the Law" poster supplement
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Disability Accommodation
IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.
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