Interim Assistant Controller/Accounting Manager

Vaco by Highspring; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks an Interim Accounting Manager or Assistant Controller to oversee accounting operations for a hospitality and recreation client during a transitional period.

The role is primarily on-site in the San Francisco Peninsula, anticipated to last 2–3 months with possible extension or conversion. Responsibilities include close, reporting, controls, and mentoring the accounting team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience at leadership level (Manager/Controller).
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Experience with fixed assets, capital projects, construction-in-progress accounting, and capitalization assessments.
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills; able to lead teams in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations including GL, AP, AR, cash management and high-volume processing.
• Lead monthly close and prepare financial reports, reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Manage accruals and ensure proper accounting for operating expenses and capex.
• Oversee fixed assets, depreciation, construction-in-progress schedules, and capital projects accounting.
• Coordinate annual audit, tax, and compliance activities with external providers.
• Prepare forecasts and analyze budgets, trends, and performance to support leadership decisions.
• Strengthen accounting processes, internal controls, automation, and reporting workflows.
• Mentor accounting team members and partner with operational leaders on accounting matters.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Interim Accounting Manager or Assistant Controller

Our client, a hospitality and recreation organization, is seeking an Interim Accounting Manager / Controller to oversee accounting operations during a period of transition.

This role is primarily on-site in the San Francisco Peninsula area. This engagement is anticipated to last 2-3 months, with the potential to extend/convert.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and high-volume transaction processing
• Lead the monthly close and prepare financial reporting packages, reconciliations, variance analyses, and supporting schedules
• Manage accruals and ensure the appropriate accounting treatment of operating expenses and capital expenditures
• Oversee fixed assets, depreciation, construction-in-progress schedules, and accounting for capital projects
• Coordinate annual audit, tax, and compliance activities with external service providers
• Prepare financial forecasts and analyze budgets, operational trends, and business performance to support leadership decisions
• Strengthen accounting processes, internal controls, automation, and financial reporting workflows
• Mentor accounting team members and partner with operational leaders on accounting and financial matters

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; CPA strongly preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience as an Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, Controller, or similar accounting leader
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, and internal controls
• Experience with fixed assets, capital projects, construction-in-progress accounting, and capitalization assessments
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills, with demonstrated ability to lead teams and operate hands-on in a high-volume 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.

For residents of Ontario, Canada only

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.

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
• Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
• Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
• Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
• Residents of countries governed by GDPR and UK GDPR may access our policies here.

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).