Accounting Manager POST NUMBER: 458133

Accounting Manager/Strategic Finance Leader (Standalone Role)- Limited Hybrid

About the Role
Are you energized by working alongside entrepreneurs? Do you thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments where your impact is both immediate and meaningful? If so, this Accounting Manager role could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We’re looking for a very hands-on/roll up sleeves type, experienced accounting professional with an entrepreneurial mindset to lead our transition from an outsourced model to an in-house finance and accounting function. This is a critical hire—the first of its kind—and you’ll play a foundational role in building and shaping our internal processes, systems, and strategy.

As the sole member of the accounting function initially, you’ll take ownership of all core financial operations, from A/P to financial reporting, while also serving as a strategic partner to leadership. Your insights and analysis will influence business decisions, support scalable growth, and help prepare the company for its next stage of development.

This is a high-impact role with clear potential to grow into a senior leadership position as the organization scales.

What We’re Looking For

You bring 7 years of full-charge accounting experience, with a deep command of GAAP and financial operations. You’re known for your accuracy, accountability, and ability to deliver results in dynamic environments. Advanced Excel skills come naturally to you, and you're eager to use data to drive strategic insights. More than a technician, you're a thought partner who thrives on turning numbers into actionable business intelligence.

Note: This role requires more than technical accounting expertise—it’s an opportunity to shape the finance function from the ground up. We’re looking for someone who has delivered real business impact and is ready to take on strategic responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day accounting operations, including A/P, A/R, payroll accruals, and financial reporting

• Partner with executive leadership as a strategic finance advisor

• Maintain the general ledger and prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements

• Refine billing, invoicing, and revenue tracking processes; manage customer KPIs

• Maintain accurate client account and billing data in QuickBooks Online

• Lead monthly close activities including reconciliations, amortization, and depreciation

• Manage collections, factoring processes, and customer/vendor relationships

• Oversee expense reports, vendor renewals, and credit card reconciliations

• Present monthly financial reports and insights to leadership

• Track sales metrics and average consultant headcount

• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting efforts; update weekly forecasts with actuals

• Conduct quarterly reforecasting and monitor budget-to-actual performance

• Manage year-end financials, audits (401k, HSA), 1099s, and tax-related schedules

• Coordinate insurance renewals, bank and payroll reporting, and compliance activities

• Collaborate with third-party CPA firm to ensure tax compliance and estimated payments

• Support preparations for the organization’s first external financial review

• Own all accounting systems and oversee future transitions or upgrades

Qualifications & Experience

• 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including full-charge responsibilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred)

• Deep knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards

• Experience working in multi-state environments; California experience is a plus

• Ability to analyze and present financial data for decision-making

• Skilled in building and improving processes and internal controls

• Strong communicator with ability to collaborate across departments and with clients

• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online or similar systems

• Expert-level Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, advanced formulas)

• Bonus: Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau
  

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.