Senior Accounting Manager — AI-Driven Close & Controls

Vaco by Highspring; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring in McLean, VA, seeks a Senior Accounting Manager to lead daily accounting operations, close the books, and deliver insightful financial reporting. This hands-on role drives automation, strengthens controls, and prepares the organization for public-company readiness.

The candidate will apply GAAP, manage multi-entity consolidation, and partner with executives to build analytical models and AI-enabled workflows for smarter business decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA preferred or active candidate; public accounting experience is a strong plus.
• Experience with GAAP and financial reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements with schedules.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Manage multi-entity consolidation, intercompany eliminations, and FX translations.
• Support reporting packages for leadership, board, lenders, and investors.
• Own the month-end close calendar and shorten close cycle.

Skills

GAAP & close

SOX control

Data analysis

AI in accounting

NetSuite

SQL

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Excel (Advanced)

Power BI

Job description

Vaco by Highspring in McLean, VA, seeks a Senior Accounting Manager to lead daily accounting operations, close the books, and deliver insightful financial reporting. This hands-on role drives automation, strengthens controls, and prepares the organization for public-company readiness.

The candidate will apply GAAP, manage multi-entity consolidation, and partner with executives to build analytical models and AI-enabled workflows for smarter business decisions.