Interim Director of Accounting

Vaco Recruiter Services; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 96,432 - 110,208; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is looking for an Interim Director of Accounting in Winston-Salem, NC. In this hybrid role, you will lead accounting operations and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP. You should have at least 8 years of accounting leadership experience and proficiency in financial systems. The position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in accounting leadership roles.
• Proficient with financial systems and ERP platforms.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all accounting operations.
• Ensure preparation of financial statements according to U.S. GAAP.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Communicate financial findings and recommendations to leadership.
• Mentor and develop accounting managers and staff.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Leadership skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Financial systems and ERP platforms

Job description

Interim Director of Accounting

Hybrid onsite: Greensboro, NC

Hourly pay rate: $70‑80/hr.

As Interim Director of Accounting, you will serve as the senior leader responsible for overseeing the organization’s accounting function, financial reporting, and close processes. This role requires deep technical accounting expertise, strong people leadership, and the ability to stabilize, scale, and improve accounting operations during a period of transition.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, financial reporting, and month end/quarter end close
• Ensure accurate, timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Establish, strengthen, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Review complex accounting transactions, estimates, and judgments; provide technical accounting guidance to the team
• Partner with executive leadership, finance, and operations to deliver financial insight and support business decisions
• Analyze financial results and investigate significant trends, risks, and variances; communicate findings and recommendations to leadership
• Oversee AP, AR, payroll, tax, cost, and inventory accounting functions, ensuring consistency and compliance
• Drive process improvements, accounting cleanup, and system optimization as needed
• Support external audit activities, including coordinating with auditors and addressing audit findings
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting managers and staff; establish clear expectations and accountability
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and preparation of budget to actual variance analyses
• Manage special projects such as ERP implementations, integration activity, or control remediation initiatives

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 8+ years of experience in accounting leadership roles
• Proficient with financial systems and ERP platforms
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

Benefits: medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.