Strategic Accounting Manager: Close, Reporting & Leadership

Vaco; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the month-end close, financial reporting, and a team of accounting professionals in the United States. The role partners with business leaders to analyze results, drive improvements in accounting processes, and ensure accurate reporting.

This hands-on leadership position requires strong knowledge of US GAAP, experience overseeing a team, and the ability to influence across operations and FP&A.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with US GAAP knowledge.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience with month-end close.
• Experience leading and developing multiple accounting professionals.
• CPA and/or public accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly accounting close, ensuring journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain ownership of balance sheet and income statement accuracy while reviewing financial activity for completeness and appropriate accounting treatment.
• Review monthly results, investigate significant variances, and communicate key financial trends to business leadership.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionals while balancing workloads and establishing clear priorities.
• Review team members' accounting work and provide guidance on complex transactions, reconciliations, and reporting matters.
• Partner with operational leaders to explain financial results, understand underlying business drivers, and resolve accounting issues.
• Collaborate with FP&A on forecasting, budgeting, monthly analysis, and comparison of actual results against expectations.
• Maintain strong accounting policies and controls while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and accuracy.
• Oversee preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules and assist with external audit requirements.
• Lead accounting projects and continuous‑improvement initiatives, including thoughtful use of technology and automation to streamline processes.

Skills

Leadership

US GAAP

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Vaco is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the month-end close, financial reporting, and a team of accounting professionals in the United States. The role partners with business leaders to analyze results, drive improvements in accounting processes, and ensure accurate reporting.

This hands-on leadership position requires strong knowledge of US GAAP, experience overseeing a team, and the ability to influence across operations and FP&A.