Strategic Controller-Level Accounting Consultant

Vaco; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is seeking an Strategic Accounting Consultant to support project-based initiatives and interim coverages at a Controller-level, performing hands-on work on general ledger, financial reporting, and year-end audit support for clients.

The engagement will require 8+ years of accounting experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting (CPA preferred), and strong GAAP knowledge, with experience in NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, and related tools.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, ideally with month-end close and financial reporting.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• Experience in a public accounting firm or consulting services environment preferred.
• Strong technical financial accounting (GAAP) knowledge.
• Knowledge of accounting/ERP software, including NetSuite, Intacct, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics Suite, and QuickBooks.
• Knowledge of reporting systems, including with OneStream, Hyperion, Adaptive Planning preferred.
• Experience working in a paperless environment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overall day-to-day management of financial reporting accuracy and processing of client information.
• Balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, fixed assets, payroll, and other accruals.
• Review and approval of account classifications.
• Review of G/L for any missing transactions and overall accuracy.
• Oversight of AP, AR, payroll, cost accounting (if applicable).
• Assisting in the formulation of the budget and preparing the monthly budget variance analyses.
• Technical accounting research, including revenue recognition, leases, stock-based compensation, and business combinations.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Public accounting

NetSuite

Intacct

SAP

Oracle

MS Dynamics

OneStream

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Intacct

SAP

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Dynamics

QuickBooks

Job description

Vaco is seeking an Strategic Accounting Consultant to support project-based initiatives and interim coverages at a Controller-level, performing hands-on work on general ledger, financial reporting, and year-end audit support for clients.

The engagement will require 8+ years of accounting experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting (CPA preferred), and strong GAAP knowledge, with experience in NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, and related tools.