Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & GAAP

Vaco by Highspring; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Manager of Technical Accounting to support accounting research, compliance initiatives, financial reporting, and management reporting. This role collaborates with accounting and finance leadership on complex accounting matters, internal controls, and disclosures.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in U.S. GAAP, experience evaluating complex transactions, and the ability to translate technical guidance into practical business solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required, CPA preferred.
• Progressive experience in public or corporate accounting and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience researching accounting guidance and documenting conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Research, interpret, and document accounting conclusions for complex transactions, business initiatives, and emerging accounting guidance under U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare technical accounting memoranda and analyses supporting significant transactions, agreements, and business activities.
• Partner with finance, tax, legal, and operational teams to evaluate accounting implications of strategic projects and organizational initiatives.
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal documentation to support consistency and compliance across the organization.
• Monitor accounting standard updates and assess the impact of new guidance on the business.
• Support internal and external audit activities, including preparation of analyses, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Participate in internal control and compliance initiatives, including process improvement and documentation efforts.
• Assist in the preparation and review of periodic financial statements, disclosures, and management reporting packages.
• Support special projects related to financial reporting, accounting operations, business growth, and process enhancement initiatives.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

Public accounting

Technical accounting

Financial reporting

Research & documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Manager of Technical Accounting to support accounting research, compliance initiatives, financial reporting, and management reporting. This role collaborates with accounting and finance leadership on complex accounting matters, internal controls, and disclosures.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in U.S. GAAP, experience evaluating complex transactions, and the ability to translate technical guidance into practical business solutions.