Interim Accounting Manager

Vaco by Highspring; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 96,432 - 103,320; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and consulting firm is seeking an Interim Accounting Manager for a 3-month engagement in New York. The role involves managing a team of accountants, focusing on compliance and lease accounting. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of accounting experience, including leadership skills, and must be detail-oriented. Compensation is $70-$75 per hour, with a hybrid work model requiring 2 days on-site.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years of managerial experience.
• Prior experience in the retail, fashion, or apparel industry strongly preferred.
• Skilled in reviewing work and providing coaching.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide oversight to a team of four accountants.
• Review journal entries and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Support quarter-close activities.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of lease accounting (ASC 842)

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Detail-oriented

Advanced MS Excel proficiency

Education

CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Tools

SAP experience

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Job Title: Interim Accounting Manager (3-Month Engagement)
Location: NYC Hybrid - 2 days on-site (Tuesdays & Thursdays), 3 days remote (Mon/Wed/Fri)
Compensation: $70-$75/hour
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Interim Accounting Manager to provide leadership and oversight during a parental leave coverage. This 3-month engagement offers the opportunity to manage a skilled accounting team, support critical quarter-close activities, and ensure continuity of accounting operations. The role involves oversight and review-this individual will not be posting entries but instead will focus on reviewing the team's work for accuracy and compliance.
Responsibilities:

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  Manage and provide oversight to a team of four accountants (staff, senior, and manager level).
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  Review journal entries, reconciliations, schedules, and deliverables prepared by the team; ensure accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP.
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  Provide technical guidance with particular emphasis on lease accounting (ASC 842), a critical component of this role.
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  Oversee additional areas including:
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    Credit card reconciliations
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    Wholesale accounting and revenue recognition
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    Stores returns reserve process
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    Freight invoice reconciliation and capitalization
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    Inventory-related processes
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  Support quarter-close activities:
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    Q3 close in late October, with filings due November 10th
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    Partner with team and leadership to ensure deadlines are met
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  Participate in a 3-week cross-training period prior to the start of parental leave (late October).
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  Serve as a steady hand to ensure the accounting team operates smoothly and delivers reliable results during the leave period.
  

Qualifications:

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  6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years of managerial experience.
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  Strong technical knowledge of lease accounting (ASC 842) - required.
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  Prior experience in the retail, fashion, or apparel industry strongly preferred.
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  Skilled in reviewing work (rather than hands-on posting) and providing coaching to team members.
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  Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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  Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
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  Advanced MS Excel proficiency.
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  CPA or CPA candidate preferred (not required).
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  SAP experience a plus.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Retail Apparel and Fashion

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