Lead Accountant, Banking; Mountain View

Lead Accountant – Payments and Banking

Our client, a global technology company focused on financial solutions for consumers and small businesses, is seeking a Lead Accountant to support the scaling and operational accounting of their Payments and Banking business.

Mountain View, CA. This position is hybrid, with on-site requirements 3 days per week.

This role offers the opportunity to help build next-generation platforms and support international expansion.

• Lead accounting projects end-to-end, including translating technical literature and company policy into actionable requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify scope, requirements, and testing for new initiatives.
• Anticipate risks and proactively manage issues to ensure timely resolution.
• Research and document technical accounting positions and communicate effectively to business partners.
• Prepare and maintain journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations in compliance with GAAP.
• Support external audits and contribute to process improvements over time.

• 7+ years of technical accounting experience, including accruals, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and ability to document technical conclusions.
• Experience in public accounting or large public company environment preferred.
• Proficiency with large accounting software packages (e.g., Oracle Financials).
• CPA preferred; BS/BA degree or equivalent experience.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by 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;
• Other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco by Highspring notes that 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.