Senior Accounting Manager

Senior Accounting Manager

Our client is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to lead the company’s accounting operations and play a key role in supporting strategic growth initiatives. This position offers an opportunity to oversee all aspects of the accounting function, enhance financial processes, and collaborate directly with executive leadership. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise with a forward-thinking, hands-on leadership approach.

Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee and elevate the accounting function — managing daily operations including general ledger, reconciliations, AP, AR, and payroll while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Drive the close process — leading month-end and year-end activities, preparing timely and accurate financial statements, and providing actionable insights to senior leadership.

Be a strategic business partner — collaborating with operations, FP&A, and leadership teams to connect financial results with business performance and drive data-based decision-making.

Enhance financial visibility through reporting, analysis, and KPI development that provides clarity on trends, profitability, and cash flow.

Own cost and inventory accounting — analyzing product margins, job costs, and overhead allocations to identify opportunities for improvement and strengthen profitability.

Lead process improvement and system initiatives — streamlining workflows, optimizing ERP functionality, and introducing automation to support scalability.

Mentor and develop accounting staff , fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.

Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning efforts in partnership with executive leadership to ensure alignment with company goals.

Act as a trusted advisor to the Controller and senior leadership team, contributing to key business discussions and strategic initiatives. Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CPA track preferred.

7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or management experience.

Deep understanding of GAAP, cost accounting, and internal controls.

Prior experience in manufacturing, construction, or other product-based environments strongly preferred.

Proven track record of driving process improvements and implementing scalable accounting systems.

Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP platforms such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or similar.

Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills. Why This Role :

This is a high-visibility opportunity for an experienced accounting leader who wants to make a real impact. The Senior Accounting Manager will serve as a bridge between accounting operations and executive strategy, helping shape the company’s financial infrastructure and positioning the organization for long-term success. You will have the chance to influence decision-making, mentor a talented team, and grow alongside a company that is scaling rapidly.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco / Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco / Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.