Interim Accounting Manager (Contract) – NYC

Vaco; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an Interim Accounting Manager in New York, NY. The role involves overseeing the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close in a hands-on, high-growth setting with a complex multi-entity environment.

The ideal candidate has a CPA, extensive public company accounting experience, and proven ability to drive journal entries, reconciliations, and balance sheet analyses while partnering with auditors. Onsite 3–4 days a week with a flexible, results-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Active CPA preferred.
• Public company and/or large corporate accounting experience.
• Extensive month-end close and general ledger experience.
• Experience preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and balance sheet analyses.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and strengthen accounting controls.
• Experience partnering with auditors and supporting audit requests.
• Self-starter capable of operating independently with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Support and help manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process.
• Review and prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Perform detailed balance sheet and income statement analyses.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and reconciling items.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Support internal and external audit requests and documentation requirements.
• Assist with accounting process improvements and close optimization initiatives.
• Partner with accounting leadership on special projects and operational accounting matters.
• Provide ad hoc accounting support across the finance organization as needed.

Skills

CPA certification

Public company accounting

Month-end close

General ledger knowledge

Journal entries

GAAP knowledge

process improvement

Auditor liaison

Independence

Job description

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an Interim Accounting Manager in New York, NY. The role involves overseeing the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close in a hands-on, high-growth setting with a complex multi-entity environment.

The ideal candidate has a CPA, extensive public company accounting experience, and proven ability to drive journal entries, reconciliations, and balance sheet analyses while partnering with auditors. Onsite 3–4 days a week with a flexible, results-driven mindset.