Director of Accounting

Vaco; California; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks a Director of Accounting to own the organization’s accounting operations and financial reporting. You will report to the CFO, manage day-to-day accounting, and deliver timely insights to senior leadership with a service-focused mindset.

The role requires strong technical accounting expertise, team leadership, and hands-on involvement in day-to-day activities. On-site work is required on the San Francisco Peninsula with limited travel and a focus on accurate, timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years in accounting/finance with 1–2 years of leadership.
• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and financial reporting experience.
• Experience in cash management, audits, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including AP, AR, GL, cash management, billing, and collections.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Prepare and present financial reporting packages to senior leadership.
• Manage cash activity, banking relationships, investment accounts, and working capital.
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, regulatory reporting with external providers.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies and internal controls.
• Oversee fixed assets, depreciation, inventory accounting, and capitalization.
• Review revenue and expense allocations for GAAP compliance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while remaining hands-on.
• Support financial analysis and system enhancements for strategic projects.

Skills

Excel

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or related field

CPA preferred

Job description

Director of Accounting

Our privately held client has been in business in the Peninsula for over 60 years and has a "five-star" reputation in the industry. This position will report directly to the CFO, who was placed by Vaco, and will have ownership of accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and asset management activities.

While this role is demanding and will provide a career challenge, our client prides themselves on providing a "lifestyle" environment for employees where personal time is respected, and overtime is very uncommon.

Location

This role is primarily on-site in the San Francisco Peninsula, with some flexibility based on individual circumstances.

Job Description

This hands-on leadership role will manage day-to-day accounting while providing timely financial insights to senior leadership and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with team leadership, sound business judgment, and a service-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, cash management, billing, and collections
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including reconciliations, variance analysis, and budget-to-actual reporting
• Prepare and present financial reporting packages to senior leadership and other key stakeholders
• Manage cash activity, banking relationships, investment accounts, and working capital requirements
• Coordinate annual audits, tax filings, regulatory reporting, and supporting documentation with external service providers
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, internal controls, and financial procedures
• Oversee fixed assets, construction-in-progress, depreciation, inventory accounting, and capitalization activities
• Review revenue and expense allocations to ensure accurate accounting treatment and compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while remaining actively involved in day-to-day execution
• Support financial analysis, process improvements, system enhancements, and other strategic projects as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; CPA strongly preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 1 to 2 years of leadership responsibility
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, and internal controls
• Experience overseeing broad accounting operations, including cash management, fixed assets, audits, and regulatory compliance
• Strong Excel, analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to lead a team and operate hands-on in a service-focused environment

Compensation

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 certifications;
• Office location and other geographic considerations;
• Other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco by Highspring notes that 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.

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.

Representation Notice

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.

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.

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).