Outsourced Accountant

• Work collaboratively with a diverse set of colleagues to serve clients in the areas of financial accounting matters and business processes:
• Prepare financial statements, typically in connection with acquisitions, carve-outs, proposed sale transactions, restatements, etc.
• Assist in the in the design and implementation of new accounting policies and procedures.
• Assess and improve financial accounting close process; including accelerating and streamlining monthly and quarterly reporting processes.
• Establish and document best-in-class financial and operational internal controls and/or assisting in controls remediation.
• Assist with audit preparation.
• Oversee and manage financial reporting and operational system implementations.
• Assess and design finance and accounting organizational structure.
• Bring a knowledge of reporting and/or operational accounting issues to engagements.
• Act as the firm representative during client engagements
• Assist in growing the firm by supporting business development activities.
• Identify and sponsor internal initiatives.

• Passionate about delivering exceptional client service.
• Experienced in advising clients on financial accounting issues.
• Knowledgeable of complex financial accounting and operations issues
• Excessively detailed oriented with an eye for quality
• Experienced managing projects with tight deadlines
• A self-starter with a strong work ethic
• Able to effectively communicate complex issues and solutions, and raise issues to senior team members when necessary.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team as needed.

• Over 7 years of experience working in financial accounting or operations at a top-tier public accounting or financial advisory firm, and/or private company.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field. CPA is a plus.
• A strong and up-to date knowledge of US GAAP (exposure to IFRS is a plus), with deep technical understanding of topics such as ASC 606 revenue recognition, lease transactions, purchase accounting, etc.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Strong client service mindset

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

• California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
• Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
• Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
• Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
• Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.