Accounting Manager - Corporate Accounting

Company Overview

Our client is a well‑established, Fortune 500 technology‑enabled financial services organization experiencing ongoing growth and transformation. The company fosters a collaborative and dynamic culture with strong leadership and opportunities to impact enterprise‑level accounting operations.

The Accounting Manager will play a key leadership role overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls across general and administrative functions and contract accounting. This individual will manage the month‑end close process, ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, and provide analytical insight to business leaders. Reporting to the Controller, the Accounting Manager will also mentor team members, support SOX compliance, and contribute to key process improvement initiatives within the Controllership function.

• Lead and manage the monthly close process, including review and approval of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting deliverables
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, accelerate close timelines, and strengthen internal controls
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and leadership to Senior and Staff Accountants within the G&A expense team
• Oversee accounting procedures, policies, and control documentation for activities within the Controllership scope
• Support key finance transformation and automation initiatives across the department
• Prioritize team objectives to align with department and company goals, promoting engagement and development
• Ensure compliance with SOX requirements and coordinate preparation of audit schedules, reconciliations, and PBCs for internal and external auditors
• Partner cross‑functionally on contract accounting and other technical areas as needed
• Support ad‑hoc projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by leadership

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; preferred experience in public accounting
• 1+ year of leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, internal controls, and audit procedures
• Financial services and/or broker‑dealer experience strongly preferred

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.

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