Vice President, Control & Accounting

About Us

Public Policy Holding Co. (PPHC) is a group of premier advisory firms specializing in government affairs, public relations, strategic research, grassroots influence, and digital campaign solutions. Together, our companies work with over 1,200 corporate clients, institutions, and coalitions to define and advance policy goals, manage risk, shape public opinion, and orchestrate issue advocacy campaigns on their behalf. Our people are driven to excel, and to encourage their colleagues to do the same.

It is an exciting time to join PPHC. As the largest and only publicly listed Government Relations consulting firm in the USA and globally, we are in a unique position to continue to expand our capabilities and geographies. We are collaborative, passionate, and results-oriented, and we are looking for individuals who share these values to join us as we continue to implement our growth strategy. Visit us at www.pphcompany.com to learn more.

Position Overview

The VP of Control & Accounting serves as a strategic financial partner to the CFO and other members of the executive leadership team. PPHC is a dynamic and growing company with a public listing in the UK and preparing for a second listing in the US. As we expand our presence in the public markets, we are seeking a highly skilled VP of Financial Reporting & SEC Reporting to lead our financial disclosure efforts and ensure compliance with SEC, UK regulatory, and US GAAP requirements.

The VP of Control & Accounting will be responsible for overseeing core financial control functions, strengthening our public company financial infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with U.S. and international reporting standards.

The role requires both strategic vision and hands-on execution: someone who can design scalable processes and systems while rolling up their sleeves to deliver results in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

As a Vice President, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the Control & Accounting team, ensuring excellence in day-to-day financial operations.
• Build and inspire a high-performing finance team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Oversee financial operations, including billing, AR, AP, T&E, revenue recognition, monthly close, reconciliations.
• Oversee communication and expectation management with Member Company’s on financial matters.
• Lead equity accounting and sharecount reporting.
• Own the company’s financial control environment, including internal controls, SOX readiness, and financial risk management.
• Oversee documentation of processes. Drive financial policies and procedures.
• Oversee financial consolidation across multiple subsidiaries and geographies.
• Drive technical accounting, in conjunction with our external accounting partner.
• Drive timely and accurate preparation of financial statements under U.S. GAAP.
• Support reviews/audits by PPHC’s external auditors
• Manage banking and treasury relationships, including cash management, FX management, financial derivatives, debt compliance, and capital structure support.
• Drive tax planning and compliance
• Coordinate with international advisers, auditors, and tax experts to ensure compliance across jurisdictions.
• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of financial systems and processes to support a scalable global finance function.
• Drive integration of new acquisitions (domestic and international)
• Partner with the CFO and peers (M&A, FP&A, External Reporting) to support corporate strategy, capital markets activity, and investor-facing deliverables.

To be successful, you will need:

• 10–15+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience, including significant tenure at a U.S. public company.
• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, SOX/internal controls, and technical accounting.
• Strong track record of leading finance teams through periods of growth, transformation, or public company readiness.
• Demonstrated ability to work across functions and geographies, managing internal teams and external advisers.
• Upbeat, collaborative personality with a “roll-up-your-sleeves” mentality; thrives in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage executives, auditors, regulators, and the board.
• CPA or equivalent qualification; Big 4/public accounting background a plus.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to be a finance senior leader in a fast-growing, dual-listed public company.
• Exposure to high-profile IPO and capital markets activity.
• A culture that values collaboration, agility, and professional development.
• Competitive yearly bonus structure based on performance
• Eligibility for employee incentive equity compensation programs
• Generous PTO policy of 21 days per year for all full-time employees
• 401K plan with traditional and Roth options
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage for employees and families
• Opportunities to enroll in Flexible Spending accounts and Commuting accounts
• Company paid basic life insurance of $50,000, long term disability, and short term disability coverage
• Company paid access to a wide range of health and well-being resources and services including telephonic counseling, legal advice, and other services

This role is pivotal to building a world-class finance function that can scale with our business and meet the highest standards of a dual-listed company.

Salary Information:

The salary range for this position is $200,000-$250,000 based on experience.

Additional Information

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Public Policy Holding Company (PPHC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. PPHC does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.