Accounting Manager POST NUMBER: 464400

• Establish Core Accounting Functions: Own and manage the entire end-to-end accounting process, including the monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements.
• Technical Accounting & Compliance: Research, document, and implement technical accounting guidance (e.g., ASC 606 Revenue Recognition, ASC 842 Lease Accounting, stock-based compensation).
• System and Process Implementation: Design and implement scalable accounting policies, internal controls, and documentation. Leverage technology and automation to streamline workflows.
• Optimize Procure-to-Pay (P2P): Manage the Accounts Payable process, including vendor onboarding, purchase approvals, invoice management, and optimizing spend visibility.
• Audit & Tax Coordination: Prepare all necessary documentation and serve as a key point of contact for annual financial audits and tax compliance.
• Strategic Support: Work cross-functionally to analyze financial data, automate reporting, and inform strategic business decisions.

• Experience: 6–8 years of progressive experience in accounting roles.
• CPA: Active CPA license is required.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Expertise: Deep and comprehensive knowledge of US GAAP and technical accounting principles.
• Systems Proficiency: Fluency with accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks), advanced Excel/Sheets skills, and familiarity with modern SaaS billing tools (Stripe/billing experience is a plus). SQL skills are a plus.
• Soft Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and detail-orientation skills.

• A combination of Big Four public accounting and high-growth startup or tech company experience.
• Prior experience as an Accounting Manager or Senior Accountant in a startup environment.

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.

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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.