Senior Accountant - Analyst

Vaco by Highspring; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus potential

Clear path for advancement

Job summary

A private equity-backed consumer services company is seeking a Senior Accountant in Charlotte, NC. This role involves supporting the financial close process, financial reporting, and enhancing internal controls within a high-growth environment. Ideal candidates should have 2–5 years of public accounting experience and a strong foundation in GAAP. Working closely with the CFO and executive leadership, this opportunity offers significant career progression and competitive compensation with bonus potential.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of public accounting experience (Big 4 or national firm preferred).
• Strong technical accounting foundation.
• Experience with private equity-backed clients is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist with preparation of financial reporting packages.
• Support technical accounting research and implementation.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Strong communication skills

Understanding of GAAP

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Education

CPA preferred (or actively pursuing)

Job description

Senior Accountant

Private Equity-Backed | Middle Market Consumer Services | High-Growth Environment

We are partnering with a private equity-backed, middle market consumer services company to identify a Senior Accountant who will play a critical role in supporting a high-growth organization. This position reports directly to the CFO and offers strong visibility to leadership, hands‑on exposure to operational finance, and meaningful career progression within a dynamic environment.

Position Overview

The Senior Accountant will support the monthly close process, financial reporting, and technical accounting initiatives while helping strengthen internal controls and processes as the company scales. This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant with public accounting experience looking to transition into a high‑impact industry role within a PE-backed platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support month‑end and year‑end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Assist with preparation of internal and external financial reporting packages for executive leadership and private equity sponsors
• Support technical accounting research and implementation of new accounting policies
• Partner cross‑functionally with operations to improve processes and ensure financial accuracy
• Contribute to internal control enhancements and process improvements in a high‑growth environment
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis as needed

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of public accounting experience (Big 4 or national firm preferred)
• CPA preferred (or actively pursuing with strong progress toward completion)
• Strong technical accounting foundation and understanding of GAAP
• Experience with private equity‑backed clients a plus
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving organization
• Strong communication skills and desire to work closely with executive leadership

Why This Opportunity?

• Direct exposure to CFO and executive leadership
• Private equity‑backed platform with growth trajectory
• Opportunity to build processes and influence infrastructure
• Clear path for advancement as the organization scales
• Competitive compensation and bonus potential