Accounting Manager

A well-established organization is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations and serve as a key technical resource within the finance function. This individual will play a critical role in financial reporting, technical accounting, and process optimization, while partnering closely with senior leadership on strategic initiatives.

This position is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in U.S. GAAP and technical accounting, who is comfortable navigating complex accounting matters and contributing to a high-performing, evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial accounting activities, including preparation of consolidated and standalone financial statements and cash flow reporting.
• Lead the month-end, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Partner with finance leadership to support performance reporting, budgeting, and operational initiatives.
• Serve as a key resource for technical accounting matters, including interpretation and application of U.S. GAAP.
• Research and document accounting treatment for complex or non-routine transactions.
• Assess and implement new accounting standards and provide guidance on their impact.
• Oversee accounting related to investments, including joint ventures and equity method accounting.
• Support lease accounting processes in accordance with applicable standards (ASC 842), including ongoing compliance and reporting.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for external audits and coordinate audit activities.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Analyze financial results and key performance metrics to support decision-making.
• Prepare materials and presentations for senior leadership and board-level reporting.
• Drive process improvements across accounting operations, including close, reconciliations, and reporting workflows.
• Support system enhancements or implementations, including ERP platforms and automation initiatives.
• Partner cross-functionally with finance, operations, and external stakeholders.
• Support change management and integration efforts tied to business initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field; CPA required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a complex environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing or developing accounting staff is required.
• Strong technical accounting expertise, including U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with complex accounting areas such as consolidations, investments, or lease accounting preferred.
• Background in audit, internal controls, and financial reporting processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., Workday or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a dynamic environment.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individuals skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the companys 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.