Accounting Manager

Vaco; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks an experienced Accounting Manager to build and scale the finance function for a Dallas-based manufacturing division. You will lead accounting, cost analysis, and reporting while partnering with operations to drive margins and efficiency.

The role requires 8+ years in manufacturing finance, strong GAAP knowledge, and leadership experience. CPA/CMA/MBA is preferred, with a path toward scalable internal controls and strategic cost management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA/CMA/MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience in manufacturing.
• Strong GAAP and financial reporting knowledge.
• Experience with cost accounting, standard costing, and COGS analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the division's accounting and financial reporting activities in accordance with GAAP and corporate requirements.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close, general ledger, reconciliations, accruals, fixed assets, inventory, and balance sheet integrity.
• Establish and improve accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting processes as the organization scales.
• Coordinate with corporate finance to ensure alignment with standards, deadlines, and compliance.
• Manage external audit support and maintain proper documentation and controls.
• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing, inventory valuation, and cost variances.
• Analyze variances, material usage, labor efficiency, overhead, and margins to improve profitability.
• Partner with operations leadership to improve manufacturing visibility and drive performance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Internal controls

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

Manufacturing exposure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CMA/MBA preferred

Job description

We are seeking a hands‑on Accounting Manager to help build and scale the finance and accounting function for a Dallas‑based subsidiary of an established manufacturing organization. As the business continues to grow, this individual will play a critical role in developing the financial infrastructure, processes, and reporting capabilities necessary to support the division's operational complexity and future growth.

This role is ideal for a finance and accounting leader with large‑scale manufacturing experience who can operate at both a strategic and operational level. The Accounting Manager will oversee the division's accounting and financial reporting while partnering closely with operational leadership to provide visibility into manufacturing performance, production costs, margins, and overall business results.

Beyond maintaining accurate financials, this individual will help establish scalable processes, strengthen internal controls, improve financial analysis, and build a finance and accounting function that can support the evolving needs of the business. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a growing environment, identifying opportunities for improvement, and taking ownership of initiatives that enhance financial and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the division's accounting and financial reporting activities, ensuring accurate, timely, and consistent financial results in accordance with GAAP and corporate reporting requirements.
• Oversee month‑end and year‑end close, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, accruals, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and balance sheet integrity.
• Establish and improve accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and financial reporting processes as the organization scales.
• Coordinate with corporate finance and accounting leadership to ensure alignment with enterprise standards, reporting deadlines, and compliance requirements.
• Manage external audit support and ensure appropriate documentation and controls are maintained across the division.
• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing, inventory valuation, labor and overhead absorption, and analysis of production costs.
• Analyze cost variances, material usage, labor efficiency, manufacturing overhead, scrap, and other operational drivers affecting profitability.
• Partner with plant, production, supply chain, and operations leadership to improve visibility into manufacturing performance and identify opportunities to enhance margins.
• Evaluate inventory accuracy, reserves, obsolescence, work‑in‑process, and related controls to ensure reliable financial reporting.
• Develop reporting and analytical tools that connect operational performance with financial outcomes.
• Partner with division leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and performance management.
• Provide meaningful analysis of revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, working capital, and other key financial and operational metrics.
• Translate financial results into actionable insights that support decision‑making, cost management, and operational efficiency.
• Support capital expenditure analysis, investment decisions, and return‑on‑investment evaluations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibility in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in large‐scale manufacturing, with a strong understanding of manufacturing operations, cost structures, inventory, and production economics.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including GAAP, financial reporting, month‑end close, and internal controls.
• Hands‑on experience with manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing, inventory valuation, variance analysis, and cost of goods sold.

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].

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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; 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).