Senior Accounting & Process Improvement Lead

Vaco

California

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations, financial reporting, and team development. This hands-on role focuses on accuracy, GAAP compliance, and scalable processes to support growth.

You will supervise month-end close, audits, policy development, and cross-functional partnering, driving automation and improvements while mentoring staff. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with leadership, a process-oriented mindset,

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience including public and corporate accounting.
  • 1+ year of management, supervisory, or team leadership experience.
  • Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting experience.
  • Experience leading month-end close and audits.

Responsibilities

  • Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes and reporting.
  • Review journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and GL activity.
  • Coordinate annual audits and serve as primary contact for external auditors.
  • Develop accounting policies, procedures, and process documentation.
  • Drive system enhancements and automation initiatives in accounting.
  • Mentor and develop accounting staff; foster a high-performing team.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to support business objectives and insights.

Skills

GAAP knowledge
Financial reporting
Excel proficiency
Analytical skills
Communication
Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems (NetSuite/Oracle/SAP/MS Dynamics)

Job description

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations, financial reporting, and team development. This hands-on role focuses on accuracy, GAAP compliance, and scalable processes to support growth.

You will supervise month-end close, audits, policy development, and cross-functional partnering, driving automation and improvements while mentoring staff. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with leadership, a process-oriented mindset,

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