Manager, Accounting

Transform Your Career We are seeking a proactive, hands-on Accounting Manager to lead our Shared Services accounting operations team This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes full ownership of their responsibilities, and is driven by curiosity and process improvement. The ideal candidate is someone who can roll up their sleeves, dig into the details, and lead by example. Key Responsibilities Own the monthly close process end-to-end, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and providing suggestions for improvement. Serve as the primary point of contact for select enterprise entities, building strong relationships and ensuring seamless communication between teams. Lead financial review conference calls and respond to ad hoc requests with agility and professionalism. Perform and oversee monthly account reconciliations, proactively identifying and resolving any discrepancies. Investigate and resolve variances and discrepancies with a problem-solving mindset. Supervise and mentor accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability, curiosity, and excellence. Drive process improvements and implement both best practices and automation across accounting operations. Collaborate cross-functionally to support business objectives and ensure alignment with organizational goals. What we're looking for in a candidate: Core Competencies: Strong GL and operational accounting expertise. Ensure accountability - hold yourself and others accountable for delivering results. Decision quality - make sound decisions quickly and confidently. Plan and align - strategically prioritize work to meet goals. Collaborate - build strong partnerships across departments. Drive engagement - motivate teams to perform at their best. Balance stakeholders - navigate competing priorities with diplomacy. Communicate effectively - deliver clear, concise, and audience-appropriate messages. Organizational savvy - understand and navigate complex organizational dynamics. Optimize work processes - continuously improve systems and workflows (NetSuite & Blackline) Minimum Qualifications 5+ years of professional services experience (public accounting or advisory firm) or directly relevant accounting experience with a publicly held/Fortune 500 organization. Experience with NetSuite (prior implementation, integration, upgrade, data conversions, reporting, customizations to NetSuite applications is strongly preferred). Experience with Blackline (prior implementation experience strongly preferred). Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the full Microsoft Office Suite. Experience managing onshore and offshore accounting teams and leading process improvements. Bachelor's in Accounting. CPA certification. Preferred Qualifications Finance transformation experience, including working with tools and processes associated with optimizing month end close, chart of accounts redesign, close and consolidation, FP&A, order to cash, procure to pay, or treasury management. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP. Demonstrated knowledge of accounting/audit practices, procedures and reporting standards. Previous experience leading and executing complex projects in a challenging environment. Work Environment: Travel: Less than 25% Physical Demands: Frequent: Sitting, walking, eye/hand/foot coordination, repetitive motion Occasional: Standing, bending Infrequent: Lifting up to 10 pounds Equal Opportunity Statement: Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristic. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's 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, Highspring believes that the following salary range reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure to be between the range below. The individual may also be eligible for a variety of bonus and financial incentives based on individual and company performance. Base Compensation Range $105,000—$120,000 USD