Accounting Manager - Financial Reporting

Vaco by Highspring; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligibility for discretionary bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A Fortune 500 technology-enabled financial services organization seeks an Accounting Manager - Reporting. This role involves overseeing accounting records and managing the month-end close process. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and strong expertise in multi-entity consolidations and intercompany accounting. Collaboration and process improvement skills are essential. The position offers a career path, mentorship, and exposure to enterprise-wide projects, as well as competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; preferred experience in public accounting.
• 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and audit procedures.
• Knowledge of internal controls and audit procedures.
• Experience in financial services or broker-dealer is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly close, reporting calendar, and related deliverables.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy.
• Oversee financial statement consolidations and intercompany accounting.
• Provide governance over procedures and SOX compliance.
• Support internal/external audits and management reporting.

Skills

Multi-entity consolidations

Intercompany accounting

Leadership

Process improvement

Audit procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Oracle Financials

Advanced Excel

Job description

Our client is a well-established, Fortune 500 technology-enabled financial services organization experiencing ongoing growth and transformation. The company fosters a collaborative and dynamic culture with strong leadership and opportunities to impact enterprise-level accounting operations.

This role is part of a high-performing Controllership team that manages consolidated reporting, internal controls, and cross-functional initiatives to strengthen financial accuracy and operational efficiency. The company offers a strong career path, mentorship from experienced leaders, and exposure to enterprise-wide projects across a complex and evolving financial landscape.

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager - Reporting will serve as a key leader within the corporate accounting function, reporting to the AVP of Financial Reporting. This individual will be responsible for overseeing accounting records, internal financial statements, and providing accounting support and analysis for general and administrative expenses, intercompany activity, and consolidated reporting across multiple entities.

In addition to managing the monthly close process, this role will play a pivotal part in modernizing internal reporting, streamlining close activities, and shifting the team's focus toward analysis, communication of results, and proactive business support. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise with a collaborative, process-improvement mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage monthly close, reporting calendar, and related deliverables.
• Lead the monthly accounting close process, including managing the close calendar, deliverables, journal entry review, reconciliations, and reporting packages.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to accelerate close timelines, enhance reporting accuracy, and strengthen internal controls.
• Oversee financial statement consolidations and ensure accurate intercompany accounting across subsidiaries.
• Serve as subject matter expert on intercompany transactions, eliminations, and consolidation procedures.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to Senior and Staff Accountants within the G&A expense and consolidation teams.
• Maintain strong governance over accounting procedures, documentation, and SOX compliance activities.
• Partner cross-functionally to align Controllership priorities with corporate goals and promote employee engagement.
• Support internal and external audit requirements, including preparation and review of audit schedules and reconciliations.
• Contribute to key initiatives and special projects within the Controllership group.
• Perform ad hoc analyses and reporting as requested by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; preferred experience in public accounting.
• 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Expertise in multi-entity consolidations and intercompany accounting.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and audit procedures.
• Financial services and/or broker-dealer experience strongly preferred.
• Oracle Financials and advanced Excel skills a plus.

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.