AVP Accounting Policy

Vaco by Highspring; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an Assistant Vice President of Accounting Policy to partner with senior accounting leadership and finance teams to support complex transactions and external reporting.

The role focuses on developing accounting policies, monitoring standards from SEC and FASB, and guiding SOX controls, with a fast-paced environment and strict attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Accounting Policy, Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting, or SEC Reporting.
• Active CPA license required.
• Public accounting experience with a technical accounting or consulting focus preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate research, analysis, and documentation of technical accounting and financial reporting matters involving complex transactions, new business initiatives, acquisitions, and contractual arrangements.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain significant accounting policies in response to new transactions, changes in the business, and updates to accounting standards.
• Monitor developments from accounting and regulatory standard-setting organizations, including the SEC and FASB, and assess their potential impact on the organization.
• Partner with Finance and Accounting teams to identify accounting implications of new transactions, business activities, and regulatory developments.
• Support the implementation of new accounting standards, including related accounting policies, processes, and controls.
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors on technical accounting matters.
• Assist with the development and delivery of technical accounting training, presentations, and other educational materials.
• Participate in the design, implementation, and execution of SOX and other applicable regulatory controls.
• Provide technical accounting guidance to Finance and other business functions regarding new or modified transactions and processes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to establish appropriate accounting policies and procedures for new or evolving business activities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on technical accounting matters and communicate complex accounting conclusions clearly and effectively to a range of audiences.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CPA license

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.

Job Overview

The Assistant Vice President of Accounting Policy will partner with senior accounting leadership, finance and accounting teams, external reporting functions, and other internal stakeholders to support the accounting treatment of complex and non-routine transactions. This role will also help develop and maintain significant accounting policies and strengthen technical accounting capabilities to support accurate, high-quality external reporting as the organization grows in size, scope, and complexity.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical accounting background and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with multiple concurrent priorities. Strong organizational, time management, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential, along with a high level of attention to detail.

• Lead and coordinate research, analysis, and documentation of technical accounting and financial reporting matters involving complex transactions, new business initiatives, acquisitions, and contractual arrangements.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain significant accounting policies in response to new transactions, changes in the business, and updates to accounting standards.
• Monitor developments from accounting and regulatory standard-setting organizations, including the SEC and FASB, and assess their potential impact on the organization.
• Partner with Finance and Accounting teams to identify accounting implications of new transactions, business activities, and regulatory developments.
• Support the implementation of new accounting standards, including related accounting policies, processes, and controls.
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors on technical accounting matters.
• Assist with the development and delivery of technical accounting training, presentations, and other educational materials.
• Participate in the design, implementation, and execution of SOX and other applicable regulatory controls.
• Provide technical accounting guidance to Finance and other business functions regarding new or modified transactions and processes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to establish appropriate accounting policies and procedures for new or evolving business activities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on technical accounting matters and communicate complex accounting conclusions clearly and effectively to a range of audiences.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a collaborative accounting professional who can work effectively across teams, manage competing priorities, and contribute to a high-performing environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise, sound judgment, integrity, curiosity, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant experience in Accounting Policy, Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting, or SEC Reporting.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, financial reporting requirements, and supporting documentation.
• Experience in public accounting, preferably with a technical accounting or consulting focus.
• Active CPA license required.

Core Competencies

• Proactive self-starter with the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Advanced ability to research, interpret, and apply U.S. GAAP and other relevant technical accounting guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, document, and maintain accounting policies based on technical research and analysis.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate complex accounting concepts, conclusions, and recommendations clearly to both accounting and non-accounting audiences.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Big Four public accounting experience preferred.
• Financial services industry experience preferred.

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.

For residents of Ontario, Canada only: to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client.

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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

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).

• 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).