Vice President, Accounting & Tax

Job DetailsJob Location: Elizabethtown, NC 28337Position Type: Full TimeCampbell Oil Company Vice President of Accounting & Tax

*POSITION LOCATED IN OUR ELIZABETHTOWN, NC CORPORATE OFFICE*

Join us as we grow together personally and professionally!  Four Generations of family leadership continue to make it our vision to leave people better than we found them.  We are more than an oil company, convenience store or restaurant, we are a family!  We are improving the lives of those we touch every day by valuing the customer, caring for our 1200+ team members, and supporting our communities that we are honored to serve.  

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Vice President of Accounting & Tax is responsible for leading the company’s accounting and tax functions across 4C Holding LLC, Campbell Oil Company, Gas Mart, and related entities. This role ensures GAAP-compliant financial reporting, timely and accurate monthly close, clean audit execution, strong internal controls, tax compliance coordination, acquisition accounting support, and accounting system and process improvements.

Reporting to the CFO, the VP will operate with a balanced focus of technical accounting leadership, disciplined execution, and scalable process improvement. The role oversees accounting, tax, consolidations and reporting, internal controls, wholesale accounting, retail accounting, VIE accounting, and acquisition-related accounting integrations. The VP will also support business reviews and the budgeting process by providing accurate accounting data, account-level analysis, historical trends, and reporting support.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Begin building your career and apply now for these great benefits!

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Family first atmosphere
Benefits to fit your needs:  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401k
Competitive Total Compensation Plans with 401k match
Paid time off in your first year
Team first environment
Paid Gym Memberships
Remote work in select roles
Monthly teambuilding exercises
Everyday Pay if needed
Flexible Schedules to attend family events
Professional Training
Advancement opportunities
Leadership Training

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Accounting Leadership and GAAP Compliance

Lead the company’s accounting function and ensure accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting across assigned entities.
Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, close calendars, account reconciliation standards, and reporting controls.
Ensure accounting practices are consistently applied across wholesale fuel, propane, convenience retail, branded foodservice, VIEs, and related entities.
Oversee technical accounting matters including revenue recognition, inventory, fixed assets, leases, accruals, business combinations, intercompany activity, and consolidations.
Identify accounting issues, evaluate treatment under applicable GAAP, and make practical recommendations to the CFO.

Financial Close, Consolidations, and Reporting

Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, documentation, and minimal post-close adjustments.
Oversee consolidated financial reporting across 4C Holding LLC, Campbell Oil Company, Gas Mart, VIEs, and related entities.
Ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled, reviewed, and supported by appropriate documentation.
Improve close efficiency by reducing manual work, clarifying ownership, and standardizing accounting workflows across entities.
Support management reporting by ensuring financial results are reliable, comparable, and decision useful.

Audit, Tax, and Internal Controls

Lead preparation for the annual financial statement audit and serve as the primary accounting liaison with external auditors.
Drive clean and efficient audits through timely PBC delivery, high-quality schedules, strong documentation, and prompt resolution of audit requests.
Address audit findings, control observations, and process gaps with practical corrective action plans.
Oversee indirect tax accounting and coordinate with external tax advisors and internal stakeholders on tax compliance, reporting, and documentation.
Maintain and strengthen internal controls across accounting, reporting, consolidations, tax, and related accounting processes.

Acquisition Integration and Process Improvement

Support acquisition accounting, opening balance sheet preparation, purchase accounting coordination, and post-close accounting integration.
Partner with IT, operations, FP&A, Financial Services, and external advisors on accounting-related software integrations and acquisition system conversions.
Ensure acquired businesses are integrated into the company’s chart of accounts, close process, reporting structure, internal controls, and tax compliance framework.
Identify and lead accounting process improvements that reduce manual work, improve data quality, shorten close timelines, and strengthen controls.
Support scalable accounting processes as the company continues to grow organically and through acquisition.

Team Leadership and Development

Lead, coach, and develop the accounting and tax team with clear expectations, performance measures, and accountability.
Build bench strength across controllers, accounting managers, senior accountants, tax staff, billing leadership, and related accounting personnel.
Ensure the right team, processes, and controls are in place to support scale and complexity as the company achieves its growth targets.
Foster cross department collaboration with operations, IT, FP&A, Financial Services, and division leadership while maintaining clear ownership boundaries.
Promote a disciplined, service-oriented accounting culture focused on accuracy, timeliness, control, and continuous improvement.

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QualificationsEDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. A master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CFA) is preferred.

Experience

Minimum of 10 years of progressive finance experience with significant leadership responsibility
Proven track record in managing AR, AP, and Treasury functions in a complex environment
Extensive experience in financial analysis, credit and financial policy development, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
Proficiency in credit risk assessment tools, financial modeling, and credit management software.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Working Conditions

Office environment with occasional travel for meetings, training, or industry events.
Standard working hours, with additional hours as needed based on business demands.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  General office setting.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, hear, use hands to type data, operate business equipment and dial the telephone. They are regularly required to talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and lift up to 15 lbs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.