Sr. Accounting Manager POST NUMBER: 483386

Senior Accounting Manager

Position Summary

The Senior Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization’s general accounting function, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. This role leads a team, drives process improvements, and supports strategic financial initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily operations of the general accounting team
• Establish, implement, and maintain strong internal controls, including compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements
• Oversee accounting data analysis and prepare accurate financial reports
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Manage and review balance sheet account reconciliations
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the general ledger structure and financial reporting processes
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities
• Identify and implement process improvements, including automation initiatives, to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Provide guidance on complex or non-routine accounting transactions
• Research and resolve accounting issues in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Ensure consistent application of accounting policies and procedures
• Coordinate audit requests and ensure timely and accurate responses
• Supervise and develop accounting staff, ensuring adherence to deadlines and performance expectations
• Assist in the development and implementation of new systems, processes, and controls
• Provide training and mentorship to team members
• Set performance goals for direct reports and support ongoing professional development
• Participate in special projects and continuous process improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 4 years in a supervisory role
• Public accounting experience required
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and SOX compliance

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven leadership and team development capabilities

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with Google Workspace tools (Docs, Sheets, Drive, etc.) preferred
• Experience with ERP systems (such as SAP) preferred

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. 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.