Accounting Manager

We are recruiting an Accounting Manager for a growing company in Raleigh. This position offers a blend of technical accounting, financial reporting, and operational partnership, making it a good opportunity for someone looking to leverage both their public accounting foundation and industry experience. The Accounting Manager will play a key role in the monthly close process, consolidated financial reporting, and process improvement initiatives while partnering closely with finance leadership and operational stakeholders across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead key aspects of the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial results while investigating and resolving variances.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, management reporting packages, and supporting schedules.
• Partner with FP&A, business unit finance leaders, and corporate accounting to analyze results and support business decision-making.
• Assist with external financial reporting requirements, including support for quarterly and annual reporting.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls while supporting SOX compliance and audit activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and operational efficiencies.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and collaborate with finance and operational leadership on company initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor a small accounting team, providing coaching, development, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA required or in process
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a combination of public accounting and corporate accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close.
• Experience preparing or reviewing consolidated financial statements and researching technical Accounting matters

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. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.