Accounting and Finance Manager | $120k

Vaco; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks an Accounting & Finance Manager to drive accounting, financial reporting, and operational improvements across a portfolio of businesses. You will partner with leadership to strengthen processes, improve reporting accuracy, and support strategic decision-making.

This hands-on role blends technical accounting, financial analysis, project management, and team development. You will mentor finance staff, collaborate across units, and contribute to budgeting, forecasting, KPI

Qualifications

• Progressive accounting/finance experience with 4–6+ years.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting practices.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and management reporting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with finance leaders to strengthen financial operations across multiple businesses.
• Evaluate and improve accounting/reporting processes for accuracy and efficiency.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting with timely accuracy.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Management reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Team mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Financial software

MS Excel

Job description

A growing investment and advisory organization is seeking an Accounting & Finance Manager to support accounting, financial reporting, and operational improvement initiatives across a portfolio of businesses. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with company leadership and finance teams to strengthen financial processes, improve reporting accuracy, and support strategic decision‑making.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on accounting and finance professional who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and partnering with teams across multiple businesses. This position offers a mix of technical accounting, financial analysis, project management, and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with finance leaders to implement accounting best practices and strengthen financial operations across multiple businesses.
• Evaluate existing accounting and reporting processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement solutions that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and decision‑making.
• Oversee and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, ensuring timely and reliable financial information.
• Develop financial reports, management presentations, and other materials to support business performance reviews and strategic planning.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, KPI development, and ongoing financial performance analysis.
• Coordinate with external accounting, audit, tax, and financing partners to support compliance and financial objectives.
• Assist with the financial integration of newly acquired businesses, accounting system implementations, and other finance‑related initiatives.
• Help establish consistent financial reporting practices and processes across multiple business units.
• Mentor and develop finance team members while helping identify staffing needs and opportunities to strengthen team capabilities.
• Provide hands‑on support to business leadership and finance teams, adapting between individual contributor and management responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• 4-6+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting department best practices.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and management reporting.
• Proficiency with multiple accounting systems and the ability to evaluate or implement new financial technology.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills, with experience collaborating across teams and managing or mentoring others.
• Experience in a multi‑entity environment, private equity‑backed business, healthcare, industrial, or another complex operating environment is beneficial.
• CPA preferred; equivalent practical experience will also be considered.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

• Highly detail‑oriented, with strong professional integrity and sound judgment.
• A proactive problem‑solver who can identify opportunities to create value and turn ideas into actionable improvements.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, prioritizing competing demands, and managing multiple projects.
• Humble, curious, and collaborative, with the ability to build trusted relationships across different teams and leadership levels.
• Willing to take a hands‑on approach, investigate issues, and work through the details to develop practical solutions.
• Adaptable and comfortable operating both independently and as a leader or mentor to others.

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals 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 applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.