Accounting Manager

Vaco by Highspring; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid schedule (4 days in office)

Career growth and leadership develop­-

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an Accounting Manager in Scottsdale, AZ for a hybrid role with 4 days in office. You will lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close, prepare and review journal entries, and support GAAP research while partnering with cross-functional leaders on accounting initiatives.

You will mentor accounting staff, drive process improvements, and work with executives on reporting, controls, and audits in a fast-paced environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA certification or active pursuit with significant progress preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and month-end close processes.
• Experience in multi-entity environments and leading projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Support technical accounting research and application of U.S. GAAP.
• Partner with business leaders and cross-functional teams on accounting-related initiatives and transactions.
• Assist with financial reporting, audit coordination, and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
• Drive process improvement, automation, and efficiency projects across the accounting function.
• Analyze financial results and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff in a collaborative environment.
• Participate in special projects and strategic business initiatives as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

U.S. GAAP

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification or active pursuit

Job description

Accounting Manager | Scottsdale, AZ (4 Days In Office)

Vaco is partnering with a growing and established organization to hire an Accounting Manager. This position will oversee key accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close activities, audit support, and process improvement initiatives while serving as a leader within a collaborative accounting team. The role offers strong exposure to complex accounting matters, executive leadership, and opportunities for long-term career growth.

What stands out about this role?

• Excellent opportunity for either a tenured Accounting Manager or a strong Senior Accountant ready to step into leadership
• Highly visible role with significant exposure to accounting leadership and cross-functional business partners
• Opportunity to mentor, develop, and influence a growing accounting organization
• Strong mix of operational accounting, financial reporting, and technical accounting responsibilities
• Collaborative culture that values process improvement, innovation, and professional development

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Support technical accounting research and application of U.S. GAAP
• Partner with business leaders and cross-functional teams on accounting-related initiatives and transactions
• Assist with financial reporting, audit coordination, and compliance requirements
• Evaluate and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
• Drive process improvement, automation, and efficiency projects across the accounting function
• Analyze financial results and provide insights to support decision-making
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff in a collaborative environment
• Participate in special projects and strategic business initiatives as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA required or actively pursuing with significant progress preferred
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Open to experienced Accounting Managers and high-performing Senior Accountants ready for the next step
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close processes
• Experience working in a complex or multi-entity environment preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, improve processes, and influence business partners
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Hybrid schedule with 4 days in office
• Career growth and leadership development opportunities

Compensation & Benefits

• $135,000-$150,000 base salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid schedule with 4 days in office
• Career growth and leadership development opportunities

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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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.

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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;
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• 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).