Accounting Manager

Vaco by Highspring; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an experienced accounting and finance leader to oversee financial operations, including reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and core accounting functions. The role reports to the Corporate Controller and VP of Finance and requires independent work with strong collaboration with department heads and executive management.

The position involves overseeing AP/AR, GL, payroll reconciliations, and cost controls; developing KPIs and dashboards for performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong GAAP, cost accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance knowledge.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency with financial software and accounting systems; advanced Excel and data visualization skills.
• Leadership experience supervising accounting teams and developing staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial management functions including AP/AR, Purchasing, Warehouse, and GL operations.
• Manage cash flow, financial forecasting, and working capital.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable regulations.
• Oversee payroll-related reconciliations and vendor/customer records.
• Monitor departmental budgets and financial performance.
• Prepare and present financial reports to executive management and the Board.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Cost accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash flow management

Accounting systems

Excel & data viz

Leadership experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced accounting and finance professional to oversee its financial operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and accounting functions.

This individual will play a key role in monitoring financial and operational performance, strengthening internal controls, and providing actionable financial insights to support business decisions. The position reports directly to the Corporate Controller and VP of Finance and requires someone who can work independently with minimal supervision while partnering closely with department leadership and executive management.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial management functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Purchasing, Warehouse, and General Ledger operations.
• Manage cash flow, financial forecasting, and working capital.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, cost accounting standards, and applicable financial regulations.
• Oversee bookkeeping activities, vendor and customer records, and payroll-related reconciliations.
• Monitor departmental budgets, expenses, and financial performance.

Financial Management & Accounting

• Oversee accounting and financial management functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Purchasing, Warehouse, and General Ledger operations.
• Manage cash flow, financial forecasting, and working capital.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, cost accounting standards, and applicable financial regulations.
• Oversee bookkeeping activities, vendor and customer records, and payroll-related reconciliations.
• Monitor departmental budgets, expenses, and financial performance.

Financial Reporting & Business Analysis

• Prepare and present financial reports to executive management and the Board of Directors.
• Develop and maintain KPIs to measure productivity, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Provide leadership with financial dashboards, performance metrics, and actionable business insights.
• Partner with department heads to evaluate financial and operational performance.
• Assist with business planning, financial strategy, and risk management.

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Supervise and develop accounting staff, ensuring strong performance and adherence to established processes.
• Establish and maintain internal financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Identify and implement cost‑saving initiatives and process improvements.
• Collaborate with other departments to improve financial accuracy, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Work independently while escalating complex issues to the appropriate leadership.

Audit, Tax & Compliance

• Coordinate and lead the annual financial audit process.
• Oversee tax planning and compliance, including tax return preparation and filing.
• Maintain compliance with applicable financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Manage relationships with banks, external auditors, tax advisors, and other financial partners.

Insurance & Risk Management

• Oversee the company's insurance programs, policies, and renewals.
• Assist with identifying financial and operational risks and implementing appropriate controls.
• Support financial aspects of business planning and risk management.

Additional Responsibilities

• Reconcile hourly employee time records with payroll records.
• Maintain accurate vendor, customer, accounts payable, and accounts receivable records.
• Follow established company procedures, quality standards, and workplace safety requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial management.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, cost accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in financial software and accounting systems.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with data visualization and reporting tools preferred.
• Previous experience supervising and developing accounting teams.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial concepts to non‑financial stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong ethical standards, integrity, and adaptability in a changing business environment.

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.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Oversee accounting and financial management functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Purchasing, Warehouse, and General Ledger operations.
• Manage cash flow, financial forecasting, and working capital.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, cost accounting standards, and applicable financial regulations.
• Oversee bookkeeping activities, vendor and customer records, and payroll-related reconciliations.

Equal Opportunity Notice

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].

Representation Notice

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. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you 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.

For residents of Ontario, Canada only: to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client.

Privacy Notice

• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
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Additionally, 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. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

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; and
• 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 and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).