Finance and Accounting Manager

We are seeking a versatile and highly analytical Accounting & Finance Manager to support technical accounting, M&A transactions, financial reporting, and data-driven decision-making. This role is ideal for someone who understands U.S. GAAP and can move beyond research and accounting memos to practically implement accounting guidance across the business.

The successful candidate will work cross-functionally to evaluate complex transactions, perform accounting analyses, support SEC reporting and disclosures, manage M&A accounting activities, and leverage data and technology tools such as Alteryx, Workiva, and AI-enabled solutions.

• Research, analyze, and document accounting treatment for complex transactions under U.S. GAAP.
• Support acquisition and divestiture accounting, including fair value assessments and purchase accounting.
• Prepare technical accounting memoranda, journal entries, SEC disclosures, and financial statement footnotes.
• Draft and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, Legal, Corporate Development, and business leaders to evaluate transaction impacts.
• Manage multiple projects, timelines, risks, and stakeholder communications.
• Analyze large datasets and leverage technology to improve reporting and decision-making.
• Support external audits by providing accounting analyses and documentation.
• Provide updates and recommendations to senior leadership regarding accounting impacts and project status.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA, CIA, MBA, or some designation.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting.
• Experience applying accounting guidance to complex business transactions.
• Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where priorities change frequently.
• Experience with Workiva, Alteryx, and other data analytics tools.
• Experience with M&A, acquisition accounting, and divestiture accounting.
• Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools in a corporate environment.

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.