Senior Accounting Manager: Growth Path to Controller

Vaco by Highspring; Belle Meade (TN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller in Nashville, TN. The role offers $115-130k base plus bonus and a high-visibility path to Controller-level growth.

You will serve as the Controller's right hand, oversee accounting processes, and drive ERP and automation initiatives. Ideal candidates have 4-7 years of accounting experience, revenue recognition and contract-based billing expertise, and familiarity with NetSuite.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of accounting experience (CPA preferred).
• Revenue recognition & contract-based billing experience required.
• NetSuite preferred.
• Process improvement mindset with strong technical and analytical skills.
• Ambitious, intellectually curious, and thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Be the Controller's right hand with direct exposure to executive leadership.
• Lead process improvements, automation, ERP optimization, and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with finance leadership to build scalable accounting processes.
• Provide accurate financial reporting and strengthen internal controls.

Skills

Revenue recognition

Contract-based billing

Process improvement

Analytical skills

Education

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller in Nashville, TN. The role offers $115-130k base plus bonus and a high-visibility path to Controller-level growth.

You will serve as the Controller's right hand, oversee accounting processes, and drive ERP and automation initiatives. Ideal candidates have 4-7 years of accounting experience, revenue recognition and contract-based billing expertise, and familiarity with NetSuite.