Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant
Dallas, TX - 4 days in office (WFH Fridays)

One of Vaco's $1B PE-backed CPG clients is looking to hire a Senior Accountant.  This will roll up to a Controller we've known for a couple of years who has promoted from Reporting Director to Controller - he's big on promoting his people when he can and wants someone who envisions moving into a lead or Supervisor role. 

Day-to-day includes full cycle accounting, ME close, etc. with some more technical items related to revenue and inventory (super high-volume environment).  Looking for proactive and communicative folks - people that like to work cross-functionally, share ideas, and ask good questions.  Ideally looking for someone coming out of public companies with exposure to more rigorous deadline schedules and SOX compliance.

Compensation: $95-105K + bonus

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Maintain and improve NetSuite accounting processes, ensuring accurate data flow and system integrity.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and expense reporting processes as needed.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and operational support.
• Assist with annual audit and tax filings by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within NetSuite and related systems.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior accounting staff as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or progress toward CPA preferred.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years using NetSuite ERP in a hands-on capacity.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Experience with multi-entity consolidations and intercompany transactions a plus.

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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/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 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 company's 401(k) retirement plan.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring 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 by Highspring 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.

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