Director of Accounting POST NUMBER: 474015

We are recruiting a Director of Accounting for a growing organization in RTP to oversee financial reporting, the close processes, and team development.  This role blends hands-on accounting responsibilities with oversight of reporting and provides an opportunity to act as a resource on more complex accounting matters when needed.  The role partners closely with finance and operational teams and plays a key part in maintaining the integrity of financial information across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness
• Review account reconciliations and maintain the integrity of financial data across reporting cycles
• Support preparation and review of financial statements and related reporting deliverables
• Partner with internal teams to improve processes, reporting outputs, and overall efficiency
• Act as a resource for more complex or less frequent accounting matters, providing guidance as needed
• Coordinate with external partners to support audit and year-end reporting requirements
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger activity and transactional workflows
• Assist with cash-related activities, reporting requirements, and other operational finance needs
• Strengthen and maintain internal controls, policies, and documentation
• Support and develop members of the accounting team, providing guidance and mentorship

Requirements:

• 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including a mix of public accounting and industry exposure
• Prior experience leading or mentoring a team
• Strong foundation in financial reporting and general accounting practices
• Comfortable navigating more complex accounting scenarios and providing practical guidance
• CPA required

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.