Accounting Manager | Mission Driven Organization

Vaco by Highspring; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) in the Nashville area seeks an Accounting Manager to partner with the Controller. This hands-on role focuses on improving processes, controls, and reporting to build a scalable accounting function. You will evaluate existing procedures, drive efficiencies, and support audits while mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of accounting experience, solid U.S. GAAP knowledge, and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Hands-on month-end close experience.
• Strong Excel skills.
• CPA preferred.
• Public accounting/audit experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with process improvement and internal controls is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Controller on day‑to‑day accounting operations and process improvements
• Support monthly and year‑end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Review accounting processes and help establish consistent procedures and internal controls
• Research and resolve complex or historical accounting issues
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline accounting workflows
• Assist with accounting system and technology improvements
• Analyze financial data using Excel and other tools
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and provide accounting support as needed
• Over time, provide leadership and development to junior accounting staff
• Assist with audits, reporting, and other special projects

Skills

U.S. GAAP

Month-end close

Excel

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

A growing organization in the Nashville area is seeking an Accounting Manager to join its team and partner closely with the Controller. This is a hands‑on opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys improving processes, solving problems, and helping build a more efficient and scalable accounting function.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in an evolving environment, evaluating existing processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and helping implement stronger procedures, controls, and systems.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Manager | Nashville Area

• Partner with the Controller on day‑to‑day accounting operations and process improvements
• Support monthly and year‑end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Review accounting processes and help establish consistent procedures and internal controls
• Research and resolve complex or historical accounting issues
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline accounting workflows
• Assist with accounting system and technology improvements
• Analyze financial data using Excel and other tools
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and provide accounting support as needed
• Over time, provide leadership and development to junior accounting staff
• Assist with audits, reporting, and other special projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
• Hands‑on month‑end close experience
• Strong Excel skills
• CPA preferred
• Public accounting/audit experience strongly preferred
• Experience with process improvement, internal controls, or accounting systems is a plus

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is:

• Naturally curious and enjoys getting to the root of accounting issues
• Comfortable working independently in an evolving environment
• Proactive and solutions‑oriented
• Detail‑oriented with strong analytical skills
• Hands‑on and willing to roll up their sleeves
• Collaborative and service‑minded
• Interested in growing into a broader accounting leadership role

Benefits

• 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).

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].

Workplace Discrimination Notice

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