Interim Sr. Accounting Manager

Vaco by Highspring; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager in Austin, TX, offering a hybrid work arrangement with potential remote consideration. The role focuses on core accounting operations, month-end close, and government contract accounting in a fast-growing environment.

The position supports growth, internal controls, and scalable financial infrastructure, with a 3-month initial duration and potential extension or conversion to full-time. CPA preferred and U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience with responsibility growth.
• Experience with government contracts and regulated contracting environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close activities including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Oversee government contracts, invoicing, compliance, and contract administration.
• Develop and monitor indirect cost structures and related analyses.
• Maintain records to satisfy regulatory requirements.
• Oversee AP/AR, payroll reconciliations, and billing processes.
• Manage contract and milestone-based invoicing for accuracy and timeliness.
• Strengthen internal controls and accounting SOPs.
• Identify process improvements and partner with stakeholders for insights.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

Government contracts

Month-end close

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA (preferred)

Job description

Senior Accounting Manager

Our client, a defense technology company, is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to oversee core accounting operations and help build scalable financial infrastructure in a rapidly growing environment.

This role is hybrid in Austin, Texas. Remote candidates will be considered; however, candidates should be available during Central Time business hours. This role has an initial duration of approximately 3 months, with potential for extension and possible conversion to a full-time position.

Responsibilities:

• Lead month-end close activities, including journal entries, account analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare and review financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Manage accounting activities related to government contracts, invoicing, compliance requirements, and contract administration
• Support the development, monitoring, and reconciliation of indirect cost structures and related accounting analyses
• Maintain accounting records and supporting documentation to satisfy regulatory and compliance requirements
• Oversee operational accounting activities across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll reconciliations, and billing processes
• Manage contract and milestone-based invoicing to ensure accuracy and timely billing
• Develop and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and standard operating procedures
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, controls, and operational efficiency
• Partner with business stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and provide financial insights that support decision-making

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA strongly preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with increasing levels of responsibility
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Experience supporting government contracts, contract accounting, government invoicing, or other regulated contracting environments
• Demonstrated ability to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and operational workflows within a growing organization

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.

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).