Job Description

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.

Vaco by Highspring 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.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring 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 by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring 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 by Highspring 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 by Highspring 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 by Highspring 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 by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

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

• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring 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 .

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.

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, Immediate start,

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