Director of Accounting - Vaco, LLC

Atlanta, GA 30342

About the Job

Summary: Our growing, PE backed client is seeking a Director of Accounting to join their team! The Director of Accounting will oversee the company's accounting functions, ensuring the integrity of financial reports, compliance with regulatory standards, and alignment with strategic business objectives. This role will involve managing a team of accounting professionals and collaborating closely with senior leadership to support decision-making in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the accounting department, including financial reporting, general ledger, accounts payable, and payroll.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements, as well as adherence to internal controls.
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, providing timely and accurate financial statements.
Partner with FP&A to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to inform strategic initiatives.
Coordinate and manage external audits and tax preparations.
Implement process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Serve as the primary point of contact for accounting matters related to mergers, acquisitions, and other PE-backed growth activities.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required.
10+ years of experience in accounting, with at least 2 years in a management or leadership role.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
Public accounting and Big 4 experience a plus.
Proven leadership abilities with a track record of team development and process improvement.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Vaco 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 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 LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC 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 also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.

Pay Transparency Notice

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

the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco 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.

Source : Vaco, LLC