VP of Accounting

Overview

VP of Accounting

$200,000-$250,000 base salary (depending on experience)

Greater Phoenix, AZ (on-site)

Vaco has partnered with a respected logistics company seeking a VP of Finance and Accounting to join their team. This role offers a clear path for advancement toward a future CFO position, along with a flexible hybrid schedule and an attractive compensation package. You’ll oversee financial reporting, audits, tax compliance, and internal controls in accordance with GAAP/IFRS. You’ll also lead and develop accounting teams, drive process improvements and system upgrades, and collaborate with senior leadership to provide financial insights and strategic recommendations.

Candidates with Big 4 experience, a CPA, and a blend of finance, accounting, and tax expertise are encouraged to apply.

• Clear growth path toward a future CFO position
• Flexible hybrid schedule
• Attractive compensation package with fully paid benefits

• Oversee financial reporting, audits, tax compliance, and internal controls in alignment with GAAP/IFRS
• Lead and develop accounting teams, fostering collaboration and professional growth
• Drive process improvements, system upgrades, and policy enhancements for efficiency and scalability
• Partner with senior leadership to provide financial insights, trend analysis, and strategic recommendations
• Support special projects, including M&A and due diligence, with financial expertise and risk assessment

• Big 4 experience required
• CPA required
• Mix of Finance, Accounting, and Tax experience preferred

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.

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…