Advisory Manager

Vaco; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) seeks an Accounting Advisory Manager to lead outsourced accounting engagements for biotech and life sciences clients. You will supervise day-to-day accounting operations while guiding technical GAAP matters and client advisory services.

In this role, you will interact with CFOs and Controllers, coach staff, and ensure high-quality financial reporting and controls as clients scale their business.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive public accounting experience (Big 4 strongly preferred).
• CPA required; strong GAAP and financial reporting foundation.
• Experience managing or reviewing the work of accounting staff.
• Ability to manage multiple clients, projects, and competing deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with senior client stakeholders.
• Prior public accounting, accounting advisory, or outsourced accounting experience.
• Biotech, pharmaceutical, or broader life sciences industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage outsourced accounting engagements for multiple biotech and life sciences clients.
• Oversee month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and general ledger activity.
• Review work prepared by staff and provide coaching and technical guidance.
• Partner directly with CFOs, Controllers, and other client stakeholders on accounting and reporting matters.
• Support technical accounting issues and implementation of appropriate GAAP policies.
• Help clients strengthen accounting processes, controls, and close procedures.
• Manage engagement priorities, deadlines, and client expectations across multiple accounts.

Skills

Public accounting

CPA

GAAP

Staff management

Client communication

Education

CPA certification

Job description

Company: Consulting / Professional Services Firm

Compensation: $130K - $160K +Bonus + OT

Overview

We're partnering with a growing consulting firm seeking an Accounting Advisory Manager to support a portfolio of biotech and life sciences clients. This role combines hands-on accounting with client advisory, overseeing day-to-day accounting operations while helping clients navigate technical and operational accounting needs as they grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage outsourced accounting engagements for multiple biotech and life sciences clients
• Oversee month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and general ledger activity
• Review work prepared by staff and provide coaching and technical guidance
• Partner directly with CFOs, Controllers, and other client stakeholders on accounting and reporting matters
• Support technical accounting issues and implementation of appropriate GAAP policies
• Help clients strengthen accounting processes, controls, and close procedures
• Manage engagement priorities, deadlines, and client expectations across multiple accounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive public accounting experience (Big 4 strongly preferred)
• CPA RequiredStrong GAAP and financial reporting foundation
• Experience managing or reviewing the work of accounting staff
• Ability to manage multiple clients, projects, and competing deadlines
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with senior client stakeholders
• Prior public accounting, accounting advisory, or outsourced accounting experience
• Biotech, pharmaceutical, or broader life sciences industry experience

Why This Role Stands Out

• Direct exposure to a variety of biotech and life sciences companies
• Mix of hands-on accounting, technical advisory, and client management
• Opportunity to work closely with CFO and Controller-level stakeholders

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].

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