Professional Consultant – Accounting Manager - Virtual Company
Charlotte, NC 28208
About the Job
Are you looking for an opportunity to accelerate your career? You’re in luck because Vaco has a best-in-class consulting team to support our growing client base! We are looking for individuals at the Accounting Manager level to join our team of 80+ professional consultants who specialize in providing interim accounting and finance solutions across clients in multiple industries throughout the Triangle area. Our Professional Consultants have flexibility and variety, while having the stability of a full-time salaried position with benefits.
We are in search of professionals who are client service-minded, excited to broaden their skillset, advance their careers, and achieve meaningful results as a team and an individual! If you have a passion for helping growing companies achieve success, then apply now!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage all general accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting processes, including monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
- Provide monthly variance/flux analysis comparing budget to actual results.
- Supervise the daily work and closing tasks of the accounting team, provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development as needed.
- Lead the technical accounting research and implementation of new accounting standards and provide business guidance on matters involving significant judgment or complex application of US GAAP.
- Assist in the development and continuous improvement of accounting policies and procedures.
- Identify opportunities to update and strengthen internal processes and controls relating to treasury, billing, credit, collections, aging, month-end close, and financial reporting.
- Support the preparation and monthly/quarterly financial analysis of budgets and forecasts, providing key information for variance analysis and information relevant to the operational and financial performance of the Company. Prepare financial reporting packages and presentations to report financial results to senior leadership.
- Manage the annual audit of the company’s financial statements, including reviewing audit schedules and assuring prepared accurately and timely. Track auditor’s needs, assign to appropriate accounting personnel, and follow up to assure auditor’s questions are answered timely.
- Work closely with the tax preparers to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations, and efficient completion and timely filing of income tax returns.
- Lead special projects as assigned (i.e. system implementation, adoption of new GAAP standard, mergers and acquisitions, etc.)
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in an Accounting, Finance, or related field is required
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience combined with 3 years of supervisory experience. The ideal candidate will have a combination of corporate accounting and professional consulting experience.
- CPA highly preferred
- Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial close processes as well as internal control & SOX compliance experience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a desire to take on new projects, problem-solve, and drive process improvement in responsible areas to ensure processes and systems are efficient and effective.
- Proficiency with modern ERP systems such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, and QuickBooks as well as Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong planning and organizational skills to consistently meet deliverable deadlines
- Team oriented, results oriented, with a commitment to client satisfaction
Benefits to being a Professional Consultant with Vaco:
- Performance-based pay and quarterly bonus opportunities
- Access to medical, dental and vision benefits, 401K employer match
- Technology including a new computer and an initial technical equipment setup allowance on start date and monthly cell phone allowance
- Annual $500 budget for professional development of your choice
- Reimbursement for professional licenses, certifications, and associations
- Career progression opportunities
At Vaco, your career goals guide our efforts. We see you, we hear you, and we're here to help. That's why we not only work to find you a great opportunity, but we also provide you with the support and resources you need to succeed. We offer comprehensive and affordable benefits so you can focus your energy on more important matters like achieving your personal and professional goals.
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.